Widespread major heat, highly unusual for early June, will expand across most of Western U.S. in coming days (minus some coastal areas). Record breaking high temps most likely Thu and Fri, but may persist in some areas for over a week. #CAwx#NVwx#ORwx#WAwx#IDwx [1/2]
As we already have wildfires going in CA and are set to have scorcher weather Tues - Thu, let me remind folks that not only are N95 masks good for keeping from getting/giving COVID, but also good for filtering smoke from wildfires.
Good to have a supply on hand and to be wearing one.
#CorralFire near Tracy California.
Map shows MODIS and VIIRS satellite heat detections. Data is not real time and locations are only approximate. For more info open the map and see 2 links upper left corner.
Never rely on any map or anything you see online to ignore an order to evacuate. The fire officials have information that you do not. #CAFire#CAwx#SanJoaquinCounty
Make sure you're assessing your situation: What would you do if power went out due to the utility shutting it off to reduce fire risk or due to too many people using the grid at the same time? Need to replace batteries? Have enough ice packs on hand? What's your emergency plan, esp if there's a fire & you have to evacuate during a heat wave?
If you're abled, ask disabled friends if they'd like help and what form they want that help to take in an emergency.
Prepare for rising heat ahead of time. Check batteries for items you need in case there are planned shut-offs by utilities. Replace those that are dying or dead. Keep rechargeables charged. Freeze bottled water so you have cold water available if power goes out. Repair or replace fans you need.
Think through your needs when it gets hot, including if the power goes out. Prepare now.
Hmm... incoming #heatwave maybe for California -- at least, the computer models are definitely spitting out heat for the Central Valley and Northern California #CAwx
Rather strong inter-model ensemble agreement at the moment regarding the growing possibility of a significant and potentially prolonged heatwave across most of the Western U.S. starting around Jun 5-6 as strong/broad ridge builds. Details TBD. #CAwx#CAfire
Ever since I saw in the forecast that today was going to be a high wind day, I had planned on trying to fly my cheap surplus store kite.
It wasn't that successful (this is as high as it got and only for less than a minute) but it was fun and a good way to forget my stress for a moment. #CAwx