Hanford, Calif. – Central California faces another punishing day of heat this Labor Day, with temperatures in Hanford surging to 104°F. Drivers and outdoor workers are urged to take extreme precautions as heat advisories remain in effect through Tuesday morning. Hydration, limiting outdoor activity, and checking on vulnerable neighbors remain critical safety steps.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, a Heat Advisory continues until 12 a.m. Tuesday. The agency warns of dangerous conditions across the San Joaquin Valley, especially along Highway 198 where road surfaces will bake well above air temperatures. Increasing cloud cover moves in late Monday night, but overnight lows only fall to the mid-70s, keeping little relief for residents without air conditioning.
Tuesday brings the first signs of change as a 30% chance of rain arrives before late morning. Clouds will thin by afternoon, with highs near 101°F still making for tough conditions. Winds shift south at 5 mph, offering little help in cooling the region.
Wednesday into Thursday, skies clear and highs hold in the upper 90s. While slightly cooler than Monday’s extreme heat, the valley remains dry and warm through the week. Friday and Saturday continue with sun and highs near 96°F, maintaining above-average warmth for the first week of meteorological fall.
Residents should continue heat safety precautions until cooler, more stable weather patterns settle later this week. Another update will follow Tuesday if rain showers develop earlier than expected.
Five Day Forecast for Hanford, California
- Tuesday: Morning showers, then sunny. High 101°F. Low 70°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly clear. High 99°F. Low 69°F.
- Thursday: Sunny. High 98°F. Low 68°F.
- Friday: Sunny. High 96°F. Low 67°F.
- Saturday: Sunny. High 96°F. Low 67°F.
