Temperatures in Sacramento soar into triple digits again. How long will heat last?
Triple-digit temperatures are returning to the Sacramento area, bringing heat risks and “elevated fire weather conditions,” according to the National Weather Service.
“We’re going to see some hot weather this week,” said Kate Forrest, meteorologist with the weather service’s Sacramento office.
Northern California can expect wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph and daytime humidity levels of 10% to 20% on Monday, Sept. 30, and Tuesday, Oct. 1, the agency wrote in a post on X.
Humidity levels will rise to 20% to 50% overnight, the weather service said.
The winds should subside by Tuesday morning, according to Kate Forrest, meteorologist with the weather service’s Sacramento office.
Due to the risk of “easier fire starts,” the agency urged Northern California residents to avoid activities that can ignite blazes.
That means keeping vehicles off dry grass, not using outdoor equipment that creates sparks and properly disposing of cigarettes and matches.
Here’s what’s in store for Sacramento and the rest of the region.
Heat advisory issued for Northern California
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley and Sierra Nevada foothills — warning of high temperatures of 97 to 106 degrees with “warm overnight lows in the 60s to mid-70s.*
The heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Affected cities include Chico, Fairfield, Grass Valley, Jackson, Marysville, Modesto, Paradise, Red Bluff, Redding, Sacramento, Stockton, Suisun and Yuba City.
“Heat-related illnesses will be possible, especially for groups that are sensitive to heat,” the weather service said.
The weather service said “widespread moderate heat risk” is expected across the Valley, with major heat risks in the foothills.
“This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration,” the weather service said.
What’s in the weather forecast for Sacramento?
Sacramento was expected to see sunny weather and calm winds on Monday with a high temperature near 93 degrees, according to the National Weather Service’s latest seven-day forecast.
The temperature will drop down to about 62 degrees over night, the forecast said.
According to the weather service, Tuesday will mark the start of a series of scorchers.
It’s expected to be sunny and hot, with a high temperature near 100 and a low temperature around 63.
On Wednesday, the high will be near 100, while the low will drop down to around 62.
Thursday will have a high near 97 and an overnight low around 63, while Friday’s high will near 96.
The low on Friday will dip to about 64.
Slightly cooler temperatures are expected over the weekend, with highs near 93 on Saturday and Sunday. Lows will be in the low 60s, the weather service said.
Will heat wave continue?
Hot weather will continue into next week in the Sacramento area with no rain — or relief — in sight, Forrest said.
Above-normal temperatures are forecast for the week of Oct. 7 through 13, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.
“Beyond that, we could go either way,” Forrest said.
How to stay cool during hot weather
You should avoid doing outdoor activities during “the hottest parts of the day, which is typically 4 to 7 p.m.,” the National Weather Service wrote in a post on X.
“The coolest part of the day is in the morning, 4 to 7 a.m.,” the weather service said.
Other tips from the agency include:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Stay in an air-conditioned room
- Stay out of the sun
- Check up on relatives and neighbors
This story was originally published September 30, 2024 at 9:35 AM.
