Summer-like heat is coming to Sacramento. How hot will it get and how long will it last?
As it gets toasty across the Sacramento Valley this week, just remember you asked for the sunshine.
In Sacramento, temperatures will begin to heat up Wednesday with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 57, according to the National Weather Service. Between Thursday and Saturday, the weather is forecast to reach the low 90s.
It will feel like summertime in Sacramento, regardless of how fleeting the warm rays will be.
According to the weather service, temperatures are predicted to slowly creep back down Sunday with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 52. By Monday, mild, sunny weather is forecast to return with a high of 76 degrees.
Is the weather normal for this time of year in Sacramento?
No, it’s not.
Meteorologist Chelsea Peters with the National Weather Service said the forecast is between 12 and 15 degrees above the typical late-April temperatures.
Across the Sacramento Valley, the normal high for Friday is 76 degrees. In Sacramento, it’s forecast to heat up to a high of 92 degrees.
The heat could spell trouble for sensitive groups.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the following groups have the greatest risk for heat-related illness:
- Infants
- Children under 4
- Adults older than 65
- Overweight individuals
- People who are ill or on certain medications
The National Weather Service added to the list of people sensitive to heat: those new to the area and people who spend time outdoors like athletes and workers.
Remember to stay cool and drink plenty of water.
People sensitive to heat as well as those who spend time outdoors, should stay hydrated.
This story was originally published April 25, 2023 at 11:44 AM.