THIS IS WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT AGAIN. AND THIS IS A LIVE LOOK FROM OUT IN SACRAMENTO RIGHT NOW. THE SUN IS SHINE. IT’S TIME TO GO OUT BECAUSE THIS IS THE COOLEST TIME. IT’S GOING TO BE ALL DAY. 71 DEGREES RIGHT NOW, WINDS ARE BLOWING FROM THE SOUTHWEST ABOUT FIVE MILES AN HOUR. IT’S ALREADY WARMER THAN YESTERDAY AT THIS TIME. BUT AS WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A LITTLE MORE BREEZE IN THE AFTERNOON COMING FROM THE SOUTHWEST, THE TEMPERATURES SHOULD NOT BE AS WARM AS YESTERDAY. SO AT 11:00 AM WE’RE LOOKING FOR 91 DEGREES AT 3:00 PM, 105. NOW LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE PATTERN HERE FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS. THE HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE THAT’S BRINGING US THE HEAT. IT’S STILL THERE AND IT’S STILL IN THE TRACKS, BUT IT’S SLOWLY STARTING TO WORK. IT’S WAY TO THE EAST. NOW WE’RE GOING TO SEE A LITTLE INCREASE IN TEMPERATURES AGAIN FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, BUT THEN THOSE TEMPERATURES WILL START TO FALL AS A LONG TROUGH STARTS TO MOVE IN. AND THAT’S GOING TO BRING US COOLER AIR, NOT JUST FOR THE END OF THE WEEK. AND THE WEEKEND, BUT HOPEFULLY NEXT WEEK AS WELL. SO FOR THE SIERRA TODAY, IT’S DEFINITELY GOING TO BE WARM AND WE MAY SEE SOME RECORDS FALLING IN THE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AREA AGAIN. LOOK AT THESE HIGH TEMPERATURES. I MEAN, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT 90’S SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. REMEMBER, A LOT OF HOMES AND CABINS DON’T HAVE AIR CONDITIONING. AND A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE TO CAMP ON THE WEEKENDS. THIS IS NOT GREAT TIME FOR CAMPING. WE’RE LOOKING AT UPPER 80’S. AS WE GET TO THE END OF THE WEEK FOR THE FOOTHILLS 105 TODAY, THAT’S STILL AN ALERT. DAY 104 TOMORROW, BUT 98 ON TUESDAY. NOW TEMPERATURES ARE GOING TO RISE AGAIN WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY BEFORE STARTING TO FALL AGAIN. AND FOR SACRAMENTO, THEY’RE FORECASTING 107 TODAY. BUT EVEN 100 TOMORROW AND 98 ON TUESDAY. I THINK WE’RE GOING TO FEEL THE DIFFERENCE, ESPECIALLY AFTER 113 YESTERDAY. NOW WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. BACK TO IMPACT DAYS 104 105. AND THEN WE’RE GOING TO DOWN INTO THE HIGH 90’S. NOW, THE HIGH 90S ARE OF COURSE STILL ABOVE NORMAL. 94 IS A NORMAL TEMPERATURE FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. BUT THEN AGAIN, AFTER THE 113 WE HAD YESTERDAY, 98 LOOKS FANTASTIC. IT IS. AND RICK IS STILL WORKING RIGHT NOW.
Northern California Heatwave Forecast: Dangerous Heat Continues Sunday
The region will face even more dangerous heat on Sunday, with temperatures rising again midweek before dropping again.
Sunday will mark the eighth day of triple-digit heat in Northern California. The heat will begin to ease next week, with the exception of a midweek surge. But relief will be on the way by next weekend, according to our weather team. On Saturday, temperatures set new records in places like Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto and South Lake Tahoe, according to our weather team. The KCRA 3 weather team is calling Sunday an alert day because of dangerous heat that could lead to health issues. Alert days are issued when safety is a concern due to weather conditions. We have been issuing alert days since Tuesday. Next Wednesday and Thursday will be impact days with temperatures expected to climb to 104-105. Impact days, which are less severe than alert days, are issued when weather conditions could impact travel and outdoor activities. | Dig Deeper | Heather Waldman explains why climate change is making this level of heat more likely What’s the forecast for Sunday and next week? Sunday’s high is expected to reach 107 degrees in the Valley. In Sacramento, expect 91 degrees at 11 a.m. and 105 at 3 p.m. The foothills can expect a high of 105. The Sierra high is expected to be 93 degrees. Next week will start off warm but will be less intense than what’s been the case recently. The Valley is looking at highs around 100 degrees for Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures will rise again Wednesday and Thursday before dropping. Expect cooler air through the end of the week and into next week. Read more about why this heat wave is happening from Tamara Berg Read more about Northern California’s longest heat wave. Learn more about why north winds are dangerous during wildfire season here Check out our fire threat index below. | MORE | A 2024 guide on how to prepare for wildfires in CaliforniaHere are more heatwave resourcesFind a list of cooling centers here.Here’s where to find public pools to cool off.Want to visit a water park? Here’s a list of locations. Here’s how to know the differences between sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. How to keep your pets safe during high summer temperatures How to prevent car heat deaths The best way to cool your car without wasting gas Heading to the beach? The gear you use could make a difference Here are the top websites that are important to all Californians during wildfire season. Cal Fire Wildfires: Cal Fire is tracking its wildfire incidents here. You can sign up to receive text messages for Cal Fire updates on wildfires near your ZIP code here. Wildfires on federal lands: Federal wildfire incidents are tracked here. Power outage preparedness: Ready.gov explains how to prepare for a power outage and what to do when a power outage returns here. Here’s how to track and report PG&E power outages. Stay informed when you’ve lost power and cell service: How to find a National Weather Service radio station near you. Be prepared for road closures: Download the Caltrans QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here. LIVE TRAFFIC MAP Click here to see our interactive traffic map. INTERACTIVE TRACKING, DOPPLER RADAR Click here to see our interactive radar. DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATEST NEWS Here’s where you can download our app. Follow our KCRA Weather Team on Social Media Meteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X. Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on Facebook Meteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X. Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X. Watch our forecast on TV or online Here’s where to find our latest video forecasts. You can also watch a live stream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live. We also stream on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.
Sunday will mark the eighth day of triple-digit heat in Northern California. The heat will begin to ease next week, with the exception of a midweek surge. But relief will be on the way next weekend, according to our weather team.
Temperatures broke new records in places like Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto and South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, according to our weather team.
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- The KCRA 3 Weather Team is calling Sunday an alert day due to dangerous heat that could lead to health issues. Alert days are issued when safety is a concern due to weather conditions. We have been issuing alert days since Tuesday.
- Next Wednesday and Thursday will be impact days, with temperatures expected to climb to 104-105. Impact days, which are less severe than alert days, are issued when weather conditions may impact travel and outdoor activities.
| Dig Deeper | Heather Waldman explains why climate change makes this level of heat more likely
What is the forecast for Sunday and next week?
High temperatures on Sunday are expected to reach 107 degrees in the valley.
- In Sacramento, expect 91 degrees at 11 a.m. and 105 degrees at 3 p.m.
- The Foothills can expect a maximum of 105.
- The maximum temperature expected in the Sierra will be 93 degrees.
Next week, temperatures will be warm but less intense than recently. The valley is expected to see highs of 100 degrees or around 100 degrees on Monday and Tuesday.
Temperatures will rise again on Wednesday and Thursday before falling again.
Expect cooler air through the end of the week and into next week.
Check out our fire threat index below.
| MORE | A 2024 guide on how to prepare for California wildfires
Here are some other resources for the heatwave
Here are the top websites that are important to all Californians during wildfire season.
REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP
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INTERACTIVE TRACKING, DOPPLER RADAR
Click here to see our interactive radar.
DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATEST NEWS
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Follow our KCRA Weather Team on Social Media
- Meteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.
- Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on Facebook
- Meteorologist/climate journalist Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.
- Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.
Watch our forecasts on TV or online
Here you will find our latest video forecasts. You can also watch a live stream of our latest news bulletin here. The banner on our website turns red when we are live.
We also stream on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.
