National Weather Service issues weather advisories for Tulare County

June 22, 2011

The National Weather Service has recently issued several weather products for areas within Tulare County.

- A Flood Watch is currently in effect throughout the Southern Sierras due to rapid snowmelt and potential flooding along hiking trails, campgrounds and smaller back roads.

- A Flood Advisory is in effect for areas immediately along the Kings River due to high river flows and flooding.

- A Special Weather Statement is in effect for the Tulare County Foothills due to record high temperatures.

For a current list of Watches, Warnings and Advisories issued for Tulare County, visit http://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwaatmget.php?x=CAC107.

Although temperatures are high this week, Tulare County is still currently in the Phase 1 Seasonal Readiness phase of our Excessive Heat Plan. Temperatures are not expected to remain high for more than two days and overnight temperatures provide recovery from the heat. For additional information and resources, please visit http://oes.tularehhsa.org