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Special Weather Statement As of 3:42 am PDT on July 5, 2008

... Hot weather to return to the central California interior...

An upper level ridge of high pressure will bring unseasonably hot
temperatures to the central California interior next week. High
temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley will be around 100 degrees
Sunday... then warm another 3 to 5 degrees Monday and again Tuesday.
High temperatures Tuesday in the central and southern San Joaquin
Valley... the lower foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada... and
the deserts of Kern County will be in the 105 to 110 degree range
in the afternoon and early evening... and even Yosemite Valley
could see 100 degrees. Little change in temperatures is expected
Wednesday or Thursday. The air will be very dry... and heat indexes
will be a few degrees cooler than the air temperature.
However... heat indexes in most valley and desert locations will be
in the 100 to 105 degree range for a few hours each afternoon
Tuesday through Thursday... with the warmest locations in the
foothills having heat indexes around 100. This may aggravate some
health conditions... especially for children... the elderly or other
sensitive groups.

Here are some tips to help you Cope with the coming heat.

Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. When possible... stay in the
shade or an air conditioned room. Wear loose fitting... light
colored clothes. Drink plenty of non alcoholic fluids.

Never leave children or pets in a vehicle... even for short periods
of time. Temperatures inside vehicles can climb rapidly to life
threatening levels... even with windows partially open.

Periodically check on children and the elderly. Also... remember
that animals will be affected by the heat. Make sure that pets
and farm animals have plenty of water and access to shade.

If you are planning to travel into the southern Sierra Nevada for
relief from the heat... remember that the increased flow in mountain
rivers... streams and creeks has its own hazards. Even though a
stream or river looks cool and inviting... the water is actually
very cold and may be dangerously fast. Outdoor enthusiasts are
advised to use extreme caution near streams and rivers. If you are
planning on camping... remember that the highest water levels occur
at night... usually within an hour or two either side of midnight. A
campground may look dry and safe in the late afternoon... but can
take on water at night.

If you are rafting or boating on rivers or streams... always wear
life jackets or vests... and keep other flotation gear handy. Be
alert for the dangers of hypothermia if you or others fall into the
water... get to safety as quickly as possible.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... or your favorite news
source... for updates on this situation.

5 Day Forecast for Yosemite National Park, CA as of 11:53 AM PDT on July 05, 2008
Saturday Clear HI 83° F LO 45° F	Sunday Clear HI 88° F LO 47° F	Monday Clear HI 90° F LO 52° F	Tuesday Clear HI 94° F LO 54° F	Wednesday Clear HI 94° F LO 52° F

Current Weather Conditions for Yosemite National Park, CA as of 11:53 AM PDT on July 05, 2008
Temperature	83° F	Dew Point	56° F
Relative Humidity	39%	Wind	NW 9 mph
Heat Index	82° F	Sky	Clear
Visibility	10.0 Miles	Pressure	29.88 in.

Extended Forecast for Yosemite National Park, CA 4:00 am PDT on July 5, 2008

Today - Sunny. Highs 79 to 89 at 5000 feet...70 to 80 at 8000 feet.

Local Forecasts Today's Highs/Lows
Seattle	70° / 54°
Traveler's Forecasts Today's Highs/Lows
Chicago	76° / 59°
New Orleans	88° / 74°
Detroit	79° / 63°
Las Vegas	106° / 81°
Los Angeles	85° / 61°
Tampa	92° / 68°
Denver	95° / 63°
Green Bay	81° / 59°
Dallas	97° / 76°
Reno	90° / 56°
Sacramento	94° / 61°
San Diego	76° / 63°
Atlanta	85° / 68°
Washington	81° / 70°
Yosemite National Park	83° / 45°

Tonight - Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows 48 to 58 at 5000 feet... 40 to 50 at 8000 feet.

Sunday - Sunny. Highs 82 to 92 at 5000 feet...72 to 82 at 8000 feet.

Sunday Night - Clear. Lows 50 to 60 at 5000 feet...42 to 52 at 8000 feet.

Monday - Sunny. Highs 85 to 95 at 5000 feet...75 to 85 at 8000 feet.

Monday Night through Friday - Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 65 at 5000 feet...46 to 56 at 8000 feet. Highs 88 to 98 at 5000 feet... 77 to 87 at 8000 feet.

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