Sacramento is starting Thursday, August 13, with clear skies and temperatures near 59 degrees, but the bigger story is the brief break from summer heat. The city is expected to reach about 82 degrees this afternoon before cooling to around 57 overnight. By Sunday, August 16, the thermometer climbs back to 92.
Low 80s Hold Through Friday
Mostly sunny skies will carry Sacramento through Thursday and Friday, August 14, with afternoon highs near 82 both days. South-southwest winds will run about 5 to 10 mph, with Thursday afternoon gusts reaching roughly 18 mph. Rain chances in the city remain essentially zero.
Weekend Warmup Arrives Fast
Saturday, August 15, turns sunny and warmer, with a high near 86 degrees. Sunday will be the hottest day of the near-term forecast at about 92, followed by highs near 89 Monday, 88 Tuesday and 90 Wednesday. Overnight lows stay relatively comfortable in the upper 50s to around 60.
Red Flag Warning Covers Sierra Areas
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Sierra areas south of Interstate 80 above 5,000 feet from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 13. Forecasters say a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms and strong outflow winds could spark new fires or help existing flames spread, so anyone heading into the mountains should check conditions before leaving.
