Heat advisory in effect for Atascadero today
Today’s forecasted high is 94
– A heat advisory is in effect for Atascadero and the inland areas of San Luis Obispo County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with temperatures expected to reach 92 to 102 degrees.
The advisory affects the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Central Ventura County valleys, Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County interior valleys and mountains, and the Southern Salinas Valley.
Officials said there is a high risk of heat illness for sensitive populations, including the very young, the elderly, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. They advise residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces, avoid the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Residents are also urged to wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening, and take immediate action if symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke occur.
The weather forecast for Atascadero and the surrounding region begins Friday with sunny skies, a high of 94 degrees and a low of 57. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 53. Sunday will be sunny with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 47.
Monday will be partly cloudy with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 47. Tuesday will be sunny with a high of 73 degrees and a low of 47. Wednesday will be sunny with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 49. Thursday will be sunny with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 50. Friday will be sunny with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 49.
Click here to view a 10-day forecast for Atascadero from Weather Underground.
