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ABC30 Central Valley
More than 1,500 Central Fresno residents left without power amid high heat
According to the PG&E website, the unplanned outage began just before 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, affecting 2,441 customers in Fresno County. In the Fresno area, over 1,500 were impacted in the Mayfair area near Cedar Avenue, stretching past Blackstone Avenue between Shields and McKinley Avenues.
Bakersfield Channel
Prolonged heat wave set to end this week
Good morning! Temperatures are slowly dropping as we inch closer to the end of the work week. This coming weekend will be nearly 20 degrees cooler than the one before. An upper level trough is set to drop in here on the West Coast, and its arrival will open the door for cooler air to flow into Central California.
KMPH.com
Less hot this week, but slowly...
Now THAT was a hot weekend! Sunday turned out to be our hottest day of the year so far, and it's a pretty good bet that it won't get beat later this month. Our 10 day forecast has us dropping into the 90's by next weekend and next week, and our record highs fall below 110 by next week. Record highs drop lower soon because the sun is just a little lower in the sky and the days are getting just a little shorter each and every day - Fall is on the horizon. DISTANT horizon right now, but we should be getting less hot going forward - slowly.
Bakersfield Channel
Heat stays with us to start this week; nicer by the end of the work week
Good morning! The Extreme Heat Warning remains active through Monday as hot weather hangs on. Later this week, heat will break down significantly. Many of our communities are waking up to temperatures in the 70s and 80s, a sign that we are still in a hot weather pattern. Widespread triple...
YourCentralValley.com
‘So many mites’: Extreme heat forces early crop harvests in Fresno
Extreme heat has forced Fresno farmers to begin harvesting crops like peaches, nectarines, and almonds earlier than usual while causing increased insect pressure and a shorter availability of fresh stone fruit later in the season.
Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Central Valley braces for dangerous heatwave
A heat wave has gripped the Central Valley this week, with National Weather Service officials warning that temperatures could reach 110 degrees in some portions of the region. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through Sunday, Aug. 9. High temperatures between 106 and 108 degrees are expected across Tulare County. "Afternoon high temperatures of 105 to 108 degrees will occur daily through the upcoming weekend," NWS officials said. "Overnight lows will generally only fall into the mid-60s to mid-70s, providing little overnight relief." Forecasters expect Sunday to be the hottest day of the week, with a high near 106 degrees. Some weather apps predict temperatures could climb to around 111 degrees on Sunday in Visalia. The Visalia Transit Center serves as a cooling center when an excessive heat warning is in effect. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 425 E. Oak Ave. The transit center provides a safe, air-conditioned space for residents seeking relief from the heat and offers amenities including seating, vending machines and restrooms. Most Visalia Transit routes also stop at the center, providing convenient transportation. For route information, call 1-877-404-6473. Five-day California Central Valley forecast Thursday: Sunny and hot,
galaecho.com
Heat Advisory Covers San Joaquin Valley and Nearby Foothills With Temperatures Reaching 108 Degrees Through Sunday in California
BAKERSFIELD, CA — A heat advisory remains in effect for the San Joaquin Valley, adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley through 8 p.m. PDT Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say afternoon highs could reach 106 to 108 degrees, creating multiple days of major heat risk.
KMPH.com
Freddie the Fire Truck and Carousel in Hanford both closed over weekend due to heat
HANFORD, Calif. (FOX26) — Two popular Hanford attractions will be closed this weekend as triple-digit temperatures continue in the Central Valley. Hanford Recreation and Community Services says Freddie the Fire Truck and the Carousel will temporarily close because of concerns for visitors and staff working in the extreme heat.
SFGate
yourcentralvalley.com
Heatwave causes cancellations in Fresno and Clovis
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. ( ) – Several events in and around Fresno are having their schedules changed on Thursday due to the ongoing heatwave. Officials with the Downtown Fresno Partnership (DFP) announced on social media that Fulton StreetHop on Thursday Aug. 6, would not proceed as planned due to the forecast high temperatures.