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Cool start, highs near 92°F Sunday; isolated storms possible in the Sierra and parts of the northern valley. Expect evening Delta gusts.
Sunny and hot this Thursday with highs near 94°F and gusty SSW winds. Call 2-1-1 or check 211 Sacramento for cooling centers.
Sacramento climbs to about 101°F on Wednesday, July 15, with mountain thunderstorms and elevated fire‑weather concerns in higher terrain.
A wildfire called the Stope Fire was reported Tuesday evening in El Dorado County; initial reports list containment and cause as unknown.
A fast-moving Kearney Fire burned roughly 35 acres near Highway 20 and forced evacuation orders for two Nevada County zones; a temporary shelter was set up in Penn Valley.
Triple‑digit heat moves into Sacramento Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight relief will be limited; call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers.
Clear morning and a fast warmup: highs near 96°F Monday with a small chance of sprinkles. Triple‑digit heat is likely Tuesday–Wednesday; check local respite options.
Light morning sprinkles possible, then highs jump to the 90s and near 100°F by midweek.
Clear morning gives way to a sunny climb into the mid-90s today; highs push toward 100°F midweek with a slight chance of mountain storms. Call 2-1-1 for cooling options.
Projected end‑of‑year storage at Folsom Lake falls short of the regional planning minimum, putting Chinook spawning and boat ramps on alert. Forecasts, federal orders and local tools will shape the outcome.
Gusty winds and 7–15% humidity raise fire danger across the Sierra front Friday. Officials warn against target shooting, parking on dry grass and dragging chains.
Sunny Friday with highs near 91°F and gusty south winds. Heat builds to around 101°F by next week.
Clear mornings and mid-90s afternoons start Thursday, July 9. Call 2-1-1 for cooling centers.
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