Triple-digit temps in Sacramento Valley prompts weekend heat warning
SACRAMENTO - A heat advisory will go into effect Friday morning, lasting until Saturday night for the Valley and Foothills.
Temperatures in the Sacramento region will have highs ranging from 100° to 113° with overnight lows from 65° to 80°. It's best to reduce your time outside between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Hang in there, much cooler temperatures are back in the forecast next week!
7-Day Sacramento Valley Forecast
Friday: high: 106; low: 63
Saturday: high: 104; low: 66
Sunday: high: 98; low: 67
Monday: high: 96; low: 63
Tuesday: high: 95; low: 60
Wednesday: high: 94; low: 62
Thursday: high: 92; low: 60
Northern California Heat Advisory
The timing of the heat advisory is 11 a.m. Friday until 11 p.m. Saturday
Further, the NWS calls for a heat advisory under these conditions:
- When hot conditions could cause impacts to life, commerce or travel
- When there is a moderate to high risk to those who are sensitive, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration
Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities during the afternoon and evening, and as always, pets and kids should not be left inside vehicles.
Sacramento has opened a number of cooling centers to provide residents relief from the heat.
For more information about heat and your health, click here.
A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM today, 7/21, to 11 PM Saturday, 7/22.
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) July 21, 2023
There is an increased risk of heat stress or illness to people and animals during this time, so know where to stay cool, how to stay hydrated, and consider try to reduce your time in the sun!#CAwx pic.twitter.com/KVs0dYT1EN