Excessive Heat and Red Flag Warning

Napa County is under an excessive heat warning per the National Weather Service July 2, 2024 - July 6, 2024.

The warning means hot conditions could pose health risks due to long duration of heat with little overnight relief. As Napa County closely monitors the forecast and actual temperatures, it's important to practice heat safety. Here are heat safety tips and resources:

WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE HEAT:

• Stay cool (If you must be outdoors, stay out of the sun, limit outdoor activity, and physical exertion; Seek out air-conditioned buildings like shopping centers)
• Stay hydrated (Drink plenty of water; Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks as these can promote dehydration)
• Seek medical attention for heat exhaustion for symptoms like profuse sweating and muscle cramping
• Protect your pets (Never leave pets in a car; Be alert for any sign of heat stress like heavy panting)

COOLING CENTERS:

• Calistoga: Calistoga Community Center (1307 Washington Street) Tuesday and Wednesday July 2-3 from 12-8 pm
• St. Helena: St. Helena Public Library (1492 Library Lane) from 10 am - 6 pm through July 12-13 from 12 - 5 pm.
• Napa Senior Center (1500 Jefferson St.) Tuesday and Wednesday July 2-3 from 8 am - 5pm, closed Thursday, July 4 and open Friday, July 5 from 8 am - 5 pm
• South Napa Day Shelter (100 Hartle Ct.) Tuesday - Saturday, July 2-6 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. There will be cold water available.

  *Note: Cooling centers are managed by corresponding municipalities.

American Canyon Library (300 Crawford Way):

Tuesday, Saturday : 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday: 12 - 8 pm

Thursday: CLOSED

Calistoga Library (1108 Myrtle Street):

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday: 12 - 8 pm

Thursday: CLOSED

Napa Library (580 Coombs St):

Tuesday - Wednesday: 9 am - 8 pm

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday, Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday: 1 - 5 pm

Yountville Library (6516 Washington St.):

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm

Thursday: CLOSED

According to the National Weather Service, parts of the Napa County are under a Red Flag Warning July 1 - 3 due to the combination of winds and low humidity. With the potential impact including easier fire start and rapid spread, it's important to exercise fire safety precautions and to have an emergency plan ready to go.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air Alert for smog through Wednesday, July 3. Spare the Air Alerts are issued when ozone pollution is forecast to reach unhealthy levels. It's recommended that outdoor exercise should be undertaken only in the early morning hours when ozone concentrations are lower.

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