Heat Advisory Issued for Region: High Temperatures Expected

A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento CA for our region, effective immediately until 10:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, October 7th.

Residents are advised to prepare for high temperatures ranging from 94 to 102 degrees, accompanied by overnight lows in the mid-60s to low-70s. This weather pattern presents widespread Moderate HeatRisk, with some areas experiencing Major HeatRisk. The hottest days are expected Monday through Wednesday.

The advisory affects a wide area including the Western Shasta County Foothills (1000-3000 ft), South-Central Shasta County including Redding Metro, Eastern Shasta County Foothills (1000-3000 ft), and the Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County. Also impacted are Central Glenn County including Interstate 5, Eastern Glenn County, Butte County Below 1000 ft, Western Glenn and Colusa County Foothills (1000-3000 ft), Central Colusa County including Interstate 5, Eastern Colusa County, Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft. Additionally, the Capay Hills of Yolo County, Vaca Hills of Solano County, Western Yolo County, Central Yolo and Northeast Solano Counties, Sacramento Metro, Western El Dorado and Amador Counties, Central Solano County, Southwestern Solano County, Sacramento County Delta, San Joaquin County Delta, Central San Joaquin County, Tracy Triangle Below 1000 ft, Northeastern San Joaquin Valley Below 1000 ft, Western Stanislaus County Below 1000 ft including Interstate 5, and Central Stanislaus County including Modesto Metro are included.

Hot temperatures can cause heat illnesses, particularly for those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. The NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, avoiding direct sun exposure, and checking on relatives and neighbors. When outdoors, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours. Take immediate action if symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear.