Clear skies early Sunday at Sacramento Executive Airport gave the city a deceptively cool start around 61°F, but the heat is set to ramp up fast. The National Weather Service in Sacramento is calling for a high near 93°F for Sunday, July 26, with south winds making the afternoon feel every bit of it. Overnight lows should slip into the upper 50s as drier air filters in through the evening.
Weeklong Warm-Up With Triple Digits By Weekend
The work week will turn steadily hotter. Monday, July 27 should top out near 94°F, followed by mid 90s from Tuesday through Thursday, July 28 to 30. By Friday, July 31, a stronger push of heat could drive highs to about 101°F, with Saturday, August 1 looking even hotter around 102°F. Forecasters at the National Weather Service say confidence is growing in a widespread Moderate HeatRisk by late week, with a 50 to 70 percent chance of 100°F or higher across parts of the Valley. If those odds pan out, expect significantly hotter afternoons and warmer nights that will send cooling demand sharply higher.
Afternoon Winds And Fire Weather Concerns
South to southwest winds will stay light to breezy across the Valley today, but gusts will pick up tonight and Monday in the northeast foothills, where some locations could see 18 to 25 mph. Forecast discussion notes that minimum relative humidity may dip into the teens, and even into single digits in the driest burn areas. That combination means elevated fire weather concerns through Sunday and into Monday for the Burney Basin and parts of the northeastern foothills. Anyone planning yard work, equipment use, or outdoor burning should delay those plans and follow any local fire restrictions.
Where To Cool Off And How To Prepare
Plan outdoor errands for early morning or after sunset, carry water, check on vulnerable neighbors, and never leave people or pets in parked cars during the heat. Sacramento County posts heat safety tips and opens cooling centers as needed, and residents can call 2-1-1 or visit Sacramento County for current locations and hours. Businesses and event planners with outdoor activities scheduled late in the week should think about moving them indoors or, at minimum, providing shade and frequent water breaks.
Commuters can count on hotter afternoons and less overnight relief, so it is smart to keep water handy, avoid strenuous outdoor work in the early afternoon, and stay tuned for any heat or fire weather alerts from the National Weather Service. We will continue to monitor conditions and relay new watches, advisories, or warnings as they are issued.
