SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Northern California just had its hottest day of the year so far on Friday.
Highs topped out in the middle and upper 90s across the valley. Downtown Sacramento made it to 97°, which topped the previous highest temperature of 95° on May 11.
Temperatures to start the weekend will be significantly cooler than Friday, but still on the warm side.
Much of the San Joaquin Valley on Saturday will be in the mid to upper 80s, with Stockton and Modesto getting to 87° and 88°, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Valley will be warmer, with highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s this afternoon. Downtown Sacramento likely hits 89°, with Woodland, Marysville, and Colusa all in the 90s.
Across the region, warm and sunny through the afternoon. A Delta Breeze develops during the evening hours, which will make for a pleasant evening. Additionally, we could see a few clouds passing overhead shortly after sunset. These wouldn't be anything more to us than just clouds.
Sunday will be a very similar day to Saturday.
Temperatures for the second half of the weekend will follow closely to what we'll have had on Saturday, with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s across the valley, and slightly warmer temperatures in the upper Sacramento Valley. We'll once again see a Delta Breeze during the evening hours.
The warm temperatures means that folks getting outside for an extended period this weekend should take some precautions. The big things this weekend are sun protection and water. The American Cancer Society recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more and to wear a wide-brimmed hat that covers your face, ears, and the back of your neck. That means not a ballcap!
Staying hydrated is also important. The CDC recommends drinking plenty of water before, during, and after spending time in the sun and the heat — and the emphasis there is on water. Plenty of folks might opt for some cold alcoholic beverages or energy drinks. Those drinks can dehydrate you quickly. Caffeine in a standard cup of coffee or tea doesn't have a significant impact on hydration. But the increased caffeine in energy drinks can affect your heart, making you more prone to heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke.
And keep these heat reminders fresh in your brain because we're going to have our first triple digit days of the year midweek! Extra important to practice good heat safety.
