‘Extreme Heat Watch' underway in Northern California, 104-degree weather forecast
After several days of what many people called picture-perfect weather, summer-like heat is expected to touch down in the Sacramento Valley soon. Instead of clear skies mixed with breezy weather, the area may experience temperatures that hit 100 degrees and above.
Northern California braces for possible hottest temperature of the year
Between Tuesday and Thursday, the weather is forecast to warm up. On Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures jump to 90 degrees from Monday's 81-degree weather. On Thursday, the heat increases to 95 degrees. However, there will be some relief during those three days.
'We still have a Delta breeze and that will help cool us off, but in a few days, this essentially gets shut off,' said FOX40 meteorologist Dennis Shanahan.
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By Friday, the region is forecast to have its hottest day of the year so far, 104 degrees.
'This is a little early to be experiencing these kinds of temperatures,' Shanahan said.
It's expected to be so hot that NWS issued an Extreme Heat Watch that will go into effect on Friday morning and last through Saturday evening.
'Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 99 to 109 possible and widespread major heat risk,' NWS said about the upcoming forecast. '(There will be) Limited overnight relief with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.'
Additionally, NWS said, 'heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.'
To prevent illness or heat-related emergencies, NWS recommends to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and avoid leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles.
Although the weather is forecast to be extremely hot, officials said local rivers and lakes are still cold, fast, and dangerous for those seeking relief from the heat.
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