Sacramento is waking up mostly cloudy this morning at Sacramento International Airport (KSAC), with temps sitting at about 55°F at 5:41 a.m. PDT and a dew point near 52°F making it feel a bit sticky. Those clouds should clear quickly, and the valley is on track to warm into the mid-80s this afternoon on Friday, May 8. That is just the warmup act: highs are expected to jump into the 90s on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 ahead of the hottest stretch early next week.
When The Heat Hits
Forecasters say the strongest heat is lining up for late this weekend into early next week, with Sunday, May 10 through Tuesday, May 12 flagged as the period of greatest concern and a "Moderate HeatRisk" for parts of the region. The National Weather Service is calling Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12 the most likely scorchers, when many inland spots could climb into the mid-90s and some valley locations face a 30–50% chance of cracking 100°F. Record highs could be tied or broken, according to the National Weather Service Sacramento.
Morning Fog And Delta Breeze
Marine stratus and patchy low clouds are expected to sneak into the Delta and some low-lying neighborhoods on a few mornings, especially Friday and Saturday, before burning off to sunshine by mid-morning. Winds should stay on the lighter side across most of the city, with a more noticeable breeze funneled along the Delta corridor. At the same time, humidity is forecast to trend sharply lower heading into early next week, dropping into the 20s across many inland locations.
How To Stay Cool
To ride out the heat safely, shift strenuous outdoor activities to the early morning or evening, drink plenty of water, and check in on older relatives or neighbors during the hottest hours. If you need a reliably cool public spot, call 2-1-1 or visit 211 Sacramento for a list of designated cooling centers and local resources.
