Severe Weather Alerts & Information

High Heat Expected for July 1, 2024 through July 11, 2024 

Stay informed, check the National Weather Service (NWS) for Heat Advisory notifications.

• WHAT: High temperatures 100 to 111 expected. Limited overnight relief with low temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s.
• WHERE: Central Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Northern Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and eastern side of the Southern Sacramento Valley.
• WHEN: July 1, 2024 through July 11, 2024
• IMPACTS: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Widespread Moderate HeatRisk with areas of Major HeatRisk expected. Warmest lows in the northern and central Sacramento Valley and foothills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

• Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
• Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

For additional details, please visit the National Weather Service website: https://www.weather.gov/

Due to the extreme heat predicted in the forecast, the Lathrop Police Department Community Room at 940 River Islands Parkway will serve as a Cooling Center from Monday, July 1, 2024 through Friday, July 5, 2024

• Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.
  • Note: The center will close at 6:00 p.m. if no attendees are present.

Residents in need are encouraged to use this facility to stay safe from the dangerous heat. The Cooling Center will accommodate household pets and companion animals.

All residents are advised to maintain proper hydration and to utilize cool shelter during this extreme heat weather event.

Be Prepared and Stay Informed. For more information, please visit:

• Lathrop Utility Operations: please call during business hours please call Public Works at (209) 941-7430.
• Lathrop Maintenance Services: please call (209) 941-7430 during business hours.
• Lathrop Emergencies: after hours (209) 992-0028.
• Submit Questions or Concerns via the City of Lathrop Website: https://www.ci.lathrop.ca.us/contact
• Lathrop Cares App: iPhone | Android
• Lathrop Irrigation District in the River Islands Development: please call (209) 888-4799, after hours (209) 561-1428, website: https://www.lathropirrigation.com/
• Looking for your local weather forecast? Input your Zip Code or City/State in the "Customize Your Weather.gov" box at www.weather.gov
• San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services: https://sjready.org/
• Ready.gov: https://www.ready.gov/severe-weather
• PG&E Outages & Down Power Lines: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/
• PG&E Outage Notification Signup Link: https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/outages/alerts/alerts.page
• PG&E Useful Links: Safety and Preparedness, Storm Safety, Safety Action Center, and the Medical Baseline Program.
• CALHHS Emergency Resource Guide: https://www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2023/01/04/calhhs-emergency-resource-guide/