Hanford, CA – Triple-digit heat is set to blanket Hanford and much of the San Joaquin Valley by Friday afternoon, with weekend highs expected to reach 102°F.
According to the National Weather Service, a prolonged heat wave continues to build across Central California, with Friday’s high in Hanford projected to hit 99°F. Temperatures will climb even further Saturday and Sunday, reaching 102°F and 101°F, respectively. Clear skies and calm afternoon winds will do little to provide relief, especially along heavily traveled corridors like State Route 198.
Residents should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., when heat stress will be most intense. Stay hydrated, check on elderly neighbors, and avoid high-exertion activity during peak hours. Cooling centers may open if conditions persist; check with Kings County emergency services for updates.
Nights will offer only slight relief, with lows in the upper 60s each night through Tuesday. The pattern of hot days and warm nights increases strain on local power grids and poses health risks to vulnerable populations.
This heat wave resembles last year’s late June pattern, which led to heat advisories across the Valley. While no official alerts have been posted yet, more warnings may be issued if temperatures continue to rise.
Five-Day Forecast: Hanford, CA (June 27 – July 1)
- Friday: Sunny, high 99°F; calm wind shifting northwest 5 mph in afternoon
- Saturday: Hot, high 102°F; clear skies and light afternoon wind
- Sunday: High near 101°F; sunny and dry
- Monday: Hot again, high around 100°F; calm conditions
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 100°F; low around 69°F overnight
