Fw: only april

We had light snow this winter and lets not expect rain until ?

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From: olcharlie
To: larry lewis
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 6:07 AM
Subject: only april

Weekend promises sizzling weather
Temperatures about 15 to 20 degrees above normal await in Valley.
By James Guy / The Fresno Bee
05/15/08 23:29:46
Get ready for the year's first hot weekend.
The National Weather service is forecasting weather in the high 90s or 100s
through Monday -- about 15 to 20 degrees above normal. That's prompting
utilities to issue cautions about power usage and air quality officials to
warn of bad air quality.

Some cities are readying cooling centers as a refuge against the heat.

Fresno's high today and Saturday is forecast to be 100 degrees.

The temperatures will be slightly lower Sunday and Monday, but it's likely
to be Wednesday before the area sees temperatures in the 80s as cooling
relief from coastal breezes reaches inland.

Because it will be the first weekend when air conditioners get a serious
workout, Pacific Gas and Electric is reminding customers not to set
thermostats below 78 degrees when they are home and to turn them up to 85
degrees when they are away. It's probably time to replace the air
conditioning filter, too.

Air quality in Fresno County will be unhealthy today. In Tulare, Kings and
Madera counties, it is rated as unhealthy for sensitive groups, meaning many
people should limit strenuous outdoor activity. Only Merced County will have
moderate air quality.

The forecast prompted officials in Visalia to ready a cooling refuge at the
city's transit center at 425 E. Oak Ave. It will be open from 6 a.m. to 10
p.m. Friday through Sunday.

All bus routes will provide transportation to and from the transit center.

Fresno and Clovis officials are also watching the thermometer and plan to
open centers if temperatures rise to 105.

For those who need to be out of doors, the Red Cross advises drinking lots
of water and wearing light clothing.

Special precautions are also urged for the elderly, children and pets.

The reporter may be reached at jguy@fresnobee.com or (559) 441-6339.

olcharlie
will nap for food