Current Weather Advisories

Meterology professor Alison Bridger

This information is intended to provide campus with both specific weather event updates and general guidelines for notable weather events. Should there be any changes to these guidelines, we will communicate them by email and this webpage.

You may also view National Weather Service's detailed forecast for the area surrounding SJSU campus.

Current Notices:

Summertime Temperatures

September 2023

While warm weather is usual for this time of year, no impacts to campus operations are anticipated at this time. As the fall semester commences and continues, weather will start to cool but can still remain warm in early September. This is an important reminder that excessive heat requires additional awareness from everyone in order to avoid heat-related illnesses, which can lead to potentially serious medical conditions.

  • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you do not feel immediately thirsty.
  • Limit outdoor activities. Particularly during the hottest parts of the day: between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • Find the shade. If outdoors, seek out areas away from the direct sun and walk in shaded areas.
  • Take breaks. Pace yourself throughout the day if outdoor activity or movement outdoors is unavoidable.
  • Wear sunscreen and/or a hat. Apply sunscreen at least every two hours and limit your skin's exposure to the sun.
  • Recognize heat-related illness. Review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's warning signs and symptoms and call 911 if you are experiencing severe symptoms.
  • Limit alcohol intake. Alcohol can dehydrate you faster and causes body temperature to rise, making you more vulnerable to heat-related illness.
  • Know your own risk. Some medications can create greater sensitivity to sun and heat, and medical conditions such as heart and respiratory disease and diabetes can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Heat-related illness is also more prevalent in older populations.
  • Prepare for heat indoors. Some indoor spaces, especially those lacking proper ventilation, insulation or air conditioning may heat up quickly and retain their heat throughout the day into the evening. Prevent heat by opening doors and windows during cooler hours (early morning, late evening) and cover windows during the daytime. Move to an air conditioned space if conditions do not improve. Review Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) guidelines for indoor high heat exposure. Prepare for high indoors heat using Red Cross best practices.
  • Move to a cooling center. Find your nearest Santa Clara County cooling center or, if outside of the County, review the most up to date list of cooling centers by county on the state Office of Emergency Services website.

Maintaining a safe and healthy campus environment during the warmest times of the year remains a top university priority. As the fall semester begins, San José's climate usually includes warm weather continuing for the next few months. Stay cool and take care of yourselves, your classmates, your coworkers, your families and your friends!

Challenges Getting to Campus

The university always plans to have all offices and services operational and available to the fullest extent possible while maintaining a safe working environment. Worsening conditions in seasonal weather, most notably during the winter months, may affect everyone's ability to get to campus. Students who are unable to get to campus for class or work, should contact their faculty or supervisors. Staff and faculty facing challenges in reporting to or performing work because of weather-related conditions in your area, should communicate directly with your supervisor or appropriate administrator.  

If your supervisor is not available, please call:

Regional Resources for the Most Up-to-Date Information

Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management (Alert SSC)

Monterey County Emergency Information

Alameda County Emergency Information

San Mateo County Emergency Information

Contra Costa County Emergency Information

San Francisco City/County Emergency Information

Santa Cruz County Emergency Information

San Benito County Emergency Information

Transportation

Here is a brief list of resources where you can get information about road conditions and mass transit updates related to weather.

Report Internet and Network Access Issues

If you are on campus and experiencing issues related to internet and network access or storm damage, please contact IT. Also please alert your department leadership or professor so they can make someone aware.

Report Campus Safety Issues

Be Aware of Your Surroundings

Did you spot a leak in a campus building? A downed tree on campus? Has your building lost power? Report weather-related instances of damage as early as possible so further damage can be prevented. Also please alert your department leadership or professor so they can make someone aware.

  • Call the Facilities Development and Operations emergency line at 408-924-1990.

University Police

For Non-Emergency Services

Need to get in touch with the UPD? Dial 4-2222 on campus phones, or call 408-924-2222 on any phone. You can also use Bluelight or Elevator phone to contact us.

For Emergencies

If you're experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1. Or, call the UPD directly at 408-924-2222 on any phone. You can also use the campus Elevator or Bluelight phones.

Be Prepared

As a precaution, please note that the National Weather Service has shared a personal prep list that includes:

  • Sign up or make sure your information is up to date for Alert SJSU to receive campus safety notices
  • Packing a “go bag” in case of emergency evacuation
  • Having insurance policies handy
  • Obtaining extra supplies at home in case of road closures or power outages
  • Planning for pet needs
  • Preparing for flooding if you are near a river or creek or mudslides if you are near hills
  • Follow County Emergency Management Flood Information Site for flood safety information
  • Signing up for your county’s emergency information system. Santa Clara County’s is AlertSCC
  • Learn how to stay safe using state-provided and approved resources and guides available at Listos California
  • Review Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for emergency safety.
  • Review Red Cross guidelines for extreme heat safety, earthquake safety, wildfire safety, flood safety, and all other emergencies.