For Immediate Release
Sonoma County Health Officer extends health advisory concerning heat wave
SANTA ROSA, CA | October 02, 2024
County of Sonoma Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has extended a health advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Warning for much of the county through 11 p.m. Thursday.
The Excessive Heat Warning was extended through 11 p.m. Thursday for Sonoma County Interior and Coastal Ranges. Interior temperatures will range from the mid-90s to low 100s, regions close to the coast will range from the upper 70s to mid 80s, and regions directly along the coast will range from the upper 60s to mid-70s.
For more information about keeping cool during the heat or available cooling centers, visit the county emergency information website, www.socoemergency.org/heat, or call 211. Updates on heat conditions are available from the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov.
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Media Contact:
Gilbert Martinez, Communications Specialist
publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org
(707) 565-3040
575 Administration Drive, Suite 104A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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