Bay Area residents are advised to prepare for scorching heat as the National Weather Service in Sacramento continues its Heat Advisory through Saturday evening. According to National Weather Service Sacramento, the advisory affects the southern Sacramento Valley, Delta area, northern San Joaquin Valley, and Motherlode, with temperatures soaring up to 15 degrees above the norm for early October. Highs are expected to range from the 90s to possibly 104 degrees in the affected Valley and Delta regions.
A “Moderate to Major HeatRisk” has been reported in these areas, prompting public health concerns, particularly for vulnerable populations. In related news, elevated fire weather conditions have also been announced due to gusty westerly winds and persistently dry conditions, especially on higher terrains. The National Weather Service highlighted that Friday will witness increased winds in mountainous zones with potential implications for fire risks, while mid-level clouds are also anticipated across interior Northern California.
Come next week, a gradual cooling trend is predicted, offering some relief from the heat. The National Weather Service foresees weak upper troughing on Tuesday that should induce minor cooling, although temperatures will remain higher than usual. There’s some uncertainty forecasted for the end of the week with the approach of a deeper trough from the Pacific, which could bring precipitation and cooler temperatures by Friday…