Sacramento County opening three cooling centers amid extreme heat. How hot will it get?
Sacramento County will open three community cooling centers for three days this week, as high temperatures are forecast to soar as high as 105 degrees near the capital.
The county on Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons will open its Department of Human Assistance annex at 1725 28th Street in Sacramento, the DHA service center at 2450 Florin Road in Sacramento and the DHA service center at 5747 Watt Ave. in North Highlands.
The 28th Street and Florin Road locations will be open 2 p.m to 8 p.m. all three days. The North Highlands location will be open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, then 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
The city of Sacramento announced late Wednesday that it would open its new homeless weather respite center, at 3615 Auburn Blvd. near Watt Avenue, for the first time because of the high temperatures.
The heat is expected to peak Friday, with National Weather Service forecasts predicting Sacramento will reach 105 degrees.
The city is forecast to reach 99 degrees Thursday and 100 degrees Saturday, with overnight lows around 70 degrees Thursday and Friday nights. Highs should drop to the upper 80s by Sunday and hover around the low 90s early next week.
Masks are required at county cooling centers, in line with California COVID-19 health orders mandating face coverings in emergency shelter settings.
Pets are allowed but must be on a leash or in an animal carrier at all times, county officials said. Snacks and water will be provided.
The weather service has issued an excessive heat watch for the entire Sacramento Valley, effective 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. People should avoid prolonged outdoor activity and should remain hydrated amid extreme heat.
This story was originally published June 8, 2022 at 9:05 AM.
