Hanford, California – Hanford residents should brace for a stretch of intense summer heat as temperatures surge past 100°F starting Thursday and peaking near 104°F on Friday, with little overnight relief. Drivers along CA-198 and outdoor workers face the highest risk during late afternoon hours when heat stress can rise rapidly.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, daytime highs will hover between 100°F and 104°F from Thursday, July 10 through Monday, July 15. Calm winds will offer little cooling, with only light northwest breezes around 5 mph forecast in the afternoons. Overnight lows will remain warm in the upper 60s to low 70s, offering minimal relief for homes without strong cooling.
Thursday through Saturday will be especially brutal, with Friday hitting a forecast high of 104°F. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours, stay hydrated, and check on elderly neighbors and pets. The city’s cooling centers may see increased use.
The Central Valley remains under elevated heat risk. Prolonged exposure without precautions can lead to heat exhaustion or worse. City crews are monitoring local infrastructure for potential heat-related strain.
Looking ahead, the weekend offers no major break. Saturday and Sunday stay hot at 102°F, followed by a Monday high of 103°F. No rain or cloud cover is expected through early next week.
⚠️ Warnings remain in effect through Monday. More advisories may follow if the heat lingers into mid-July.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast for Hanford, CA
- Thursday (July 10): Sunny and hot, high near 100°F. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Friday: High near 104°F, calm wind shifting west-northwest 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 102°F. Winds remain light from the west.
- Sunday: Sunny and hot, high near 102°F. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: High near 103°F. Continued sunshine and low winds.
