How long will Northern California heat wave last? Dangerously high temps to scorch region
A dangerous heat wave is expected to ring in the July 4 holiday weekend in Northern California.
The National Weather Service issued a warnings this week, alerting individuals of high temperatures in the Valley and foothills from Friday morning to Sunday night. Temperatures are expected to range from 100 to 110 degrees.
An excessive heat warning was sent out for areas near Modesto, Stockton, Chico and Redding, and a heat advisory was issued for Sacramento and Fairfield. The service stated that the weather can result in heat-related illness and stress for everyone.
People are advised to stay indoors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., be in air-conditioned rooms, if possible, and stay hydrated. There will be little overnight relief with lows in some places hovering in the upper 70s.
What’s the forecast?
Latest forecasts for the Sacramento area show triple digits starting Thursday.
Thursday’s high is near 101 degrees with a low around 65. Friday’s high is about 104, Saturday’s near 106 and Sunday is about 104. Lows for the weekend range from 63 to 67 degrees. Temperatures for Tuesday, July 4, will calm to a high of 94 degrees.
Cooling centers
Sacramento County will be opening up cooling centers in response to the heat.
This includes 1725 28th St. It’ll be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Friday with extended hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Its open again between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday with extended hours till 8 p.m.
There’s also a cooling center at 5747 Watt Ave. in North Highlands. Its hours of operation are the same at the 28th Street center.
This story was originally published June 29, 2023 at 10:54 AM.