Sacramento is starting Wednesday clear and around 66 degrees, but the thermometer is headed for a triple-digit afternoon. The high is expected to reach 101 degrees, making today the hottest day in a sharp midweek heat spike.
Heat Advisory Covers Wednesday And Thursday
A Heat Advisory runs from 10 a.m. Wednesday through 10 p.m. Thursday across Sacramento and surrounding parts of the Valley, Delta and foothills, according to the National Weather Service. The broader region could see highs from 97 to 104 degrees, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and pockets of Major HeatRisk.
Wednesday’s peak heat arrives during the afternoon, under sunny skies and northwest winds around 5 to 7 mph. The overnight low will only fall to about 71 degrees, so Sacramento may not get much relief after sunset.
Thursday Stays Hot Before The Cooldown
Thursday remains mostly sunny with a high near 99 degrees, followed by a cooler low around 63 Thursday night. Friday brings a more manageable high near 91, with breezier south-southwest winds and better overnight cooling.
The latest outlook is a substantive shift from Tuesday’s near-100-degree forecast, which had Thursday as the hotter day; Hoodline’s earlier report covered that initial setup. The updated forecast now puts Wednesday at the top of the heat wave before temperatures fall quickly late in the week.
Weekend Weather Looks More Like September
Saturday should be sunny with a high near 83 degrees, followed by Sunday near 86 and Monday near 88. Tuesday is expected to stay sunny and reach about 83, with no rain currently forecast through the period.
Residents should drink plenty of fluids, limit time in direct sun during the afternoon and use air conditioning or another effective cooling option when possible. The National Weather Service also advises checking on relatives and neighbors, while the dry air and low humidity mean extra care is warranted with outdoor flames and other potential sources of sparks.
