Hanford, California – A dangerous stretch of triple-digit temperatures will slam Hanford this weekend, peaking at 102°F Saturday and continuing into early next week. Residents along Highway 198 should limit outdoor activity between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., when heat stress risk is highest.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, Saturday’s high will soar to 102°F under cloudless skies and light northwest winds. Sunday follows with a near-identical forecast: 101°F and minimal breeze. Even Monday is expected to hit 99°F before highs climb again by midweek.
Locals should hydrate frequently, wear light clothing, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets. Heat illness can develop quickly in these conditions, especially without shade or cooling. Cooling centers in Kings County may open if conditions worsen.
Hanford’s overnight lows will offer little relief, only dipping to the high 60s. Air conditioners will need to run non-stop, so residents are urged to conserve electricity and prepare for potential power stress across the region.
While clear skies dominate now, the extended pattern shows no rain relief. Tuesday, July 2, is expected to remain hot with a projected high near 100°F — setting the stage for a sweltering lead-up to Fourth of July celebrations.
📅 Five-Day Hanford Forecast (June 28–July 2):
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high near 102°F. Light winds.
- Sunday: Clear and hot, high of 101°F. Overnight low around 67°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 99°F. Calm northwest winds.
- Tuesday: Hot again, high near 100°F. Clear skies persist.
- Wednesday (July 3): Sunny and 102°F. No relief in sight.
