How to prepare for the Northern California heatwave this weekend
SACRAMENTO — After a historically wet winter and a cooler start to summer, the Greater Sacramento region is set to experience its first major heat wave of the season.
On Friday, temperatures in Sacramento will reach 100 degrees for the first time in 2023 and for the first time since September 9, 2022 -- nearly 10 months since it last hit 100. This will be the third-longest streak on state record without triple-digit heat.
Excessive heat watches will be in place up and down the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys from Friday through Sunday, though Thursday is expected to be the first of several 100-degree days over the next week.
How hot will it get in the Sacramento Valley, the Delta, and Bay Area during the next week?
Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 106 in Sacramento Saturday — with temperatures as high as 110 degrees possible at other places around the valley. Overnight temps, especially in the Sierra Foothills and northern Sacramento Valley, could sit in the 60s and 70s during this time.
There will be a major risk for heat-related illnesses for pets, livestock, and much of the population, especially anyone without effective cooling and adequate hydration.
Where can people cool off in the Sacramento region?
The City of Sacramento is activating these Weather Respite Centers:
Outreach & Engagement Center - 3615 Auburn Blvd.
- June 30-July 2, 8 p.m.-7 a.m.
- Free transportation available through SacRT.
Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center
- June 30-July 2, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Free transportation available through SacRT.
Call 2-1-1 for more information about the centers.
Sacramento County has announced it will be activating two cooling centers from June 29 through July 3.
1725 28th Street, Sacramento
- On Thursday and Friday, offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours for Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, they will be open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monday, July 3 - Offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., extended hours for weather respite are 4 to 8 p.m.
5747 Watt Avenue, North Highlands
- Thursday and Friday, offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours for weather respite from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, it will be open from 2 to 8 p.m.
- Monday, offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours from 4 to 8 p.m.
2450 Florin Road, Sacramento
- Thursday, June 29th and Friday, June 30th - Offices are open to the public from 8am to 4pm, extended hours for weather respite are 4pm to 8pm.
- Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd from 2pm to 8pm.
- Monday, July 3rd - Offices are open to the public from 8am to 4pm, extended hours for weather respite are 4pm to 8pm.
Elk Grove will open a cooling center on Friday, June 30 and operate it daily from Noon to 8 p.m. through Sunday, July 2 @ the Wackford Complex at 9014 Bruceville Rd. A limited number of animal kennels will be available to house pets.
Additionally, the county will be offering its motel voucher program from June 29 through July 4 so those most at-risk can get a motel stay during the heat wave.
The city of West Sacramento tweeted its list of places where people can cool off as well:
🔥 ATTN West Sac residents! @NWSSacramento issued a major heat risk for this weekend. Let's beat the heat together!
— West Sacramento (@cityofwestsac) June 29, 2023
If you need somewhere to cool off, @WestSacFire and @WestSacFun have provided the following locations below!
For more info, visit https://t.co/4U2M8qM4mc pic.twitter.com/qv0h7V8e2W
CBS Sacramento has designated Thursday through Saturday First Alert Action Days, meaning we will bring you extensive coverage of conditions and resources when the heat will be at its worst.