Heat advisory issued for parts of SLO County. Here’s how hot it will get

Mackenzie Shuman
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Buckle up for some scorching heat, San Luis Obispo County.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for inland areas of the county Thursday morning through 8 p.m. Friday.

The agency is predicting daytime high temperatures ranging from the 90s to around 105 degrees Fahrenheit in the mountains, with highs reaching the mid 90s to near 108 degrees in the valleys.

“Warm overnight low temperatures in the 60s and 70s will offer little reprieve from the heat,” the NWS said in its advisory.

In Paso Robles, Atascadero and Templeton, temperatures are expected to peak at around 98 degrees on Thursday, with lows in the high 50s, according to the Weather Service’s forecast.

San Miguel and Carrizo Plain will likely see triple-digit temperatures on Thursday, with highs around 101 degrees, according to the Weather Service.

Lows in those areas will be in the mid 60s, the Weather Service said.

There won’t be much reprieve from the heat.

According to the NWS, the hot temperatures will stick around through early next week.

An Aldabra tortoise cools off in a water pan at Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo as temperatures hit the high 90s on July 25, 2023. Males can grow to a 4 feet in length while females average 3 feet. Some animals at the zoo were brought inside during the heat wave, but most spent the day conserving energy or taking advantage of water features in their enclosures.

How to stay cool in the heat

Cooling centers are open at public libraries and senior centers in the region.

To avoid heat-related illnesses, the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department advises that residents stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.

People should avoid exercising or working outdoors during the hottest times of day, the department advises. While outdoors, wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing.

Keeping a spray bottle of water in the fridge can help you cool down quickly from the heat, and it’s smart to drink more water than you’d normally drink, the department said.