National Weather Service predicts dangerous heat will continue this week

Yesterday, National Weather Service officials report the Heat Advisory is now in effect until 8 p.m. PDT Wednesday.

Dangerous heat will continue in the San Joaquin Valley, west side hills, lower Sierra Nevada foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley until at least Wednesday.

Widespread triple digit heat will persist in these areas with overnight lows in the 70s at the hottest locations.

A “Moderate Risk for Elevated Fire Danger” will persist across much of Central California through at least midweek with the combination of seasonably dry vegetation and very low humidity.

Residents are urged by local health officials to stay hydrated and seek shaded areas is outdoors. Anyone experiencing heat stroke related symptoms should call 9-1-1 immediately for medical assistance.

The NWS forecast for most of Mariposa County follows:

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 99. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 98. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 98. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 99. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.