TOWARDS THE YUCATAN. TEMPERATURES RIGHT NOW HERE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA A LITTLE BIT COOLER THAN WE WERE YESTERDAY, 69 DEGREES RIGHT NOW AT THE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT IN SACRAMENTO, AS WELL AS FAIRFIELD 70, IN STOCKTON. SO I LIKE THE START OF THE DAY, BUT IT’S STILL GOING TO BE A VERY HOT DAY. WE DO HAVE THE ONSHORE BREEZE BLOWING AT 15MPH IN FAIRFIELD. LIGHT WINDS ELSEWHERE TO DOWNRIGHT CALM CONDITIONS. YOUR VALLEY PLANNER HAS TEMPERATURES THAT ARE GOING TO BE HEATING UP AS WE GET TO FOUR AND 5:00 IN THE AFTERNOON. THAT’S THE HOTTEST PART OF THE DAY, GETTING UP TO ABOUT 107 DEGREES BY 7 P.M. STILL TEMPERATURE OF 101 DEGREES. YOUR FOOTHILL PLANNER. LOTS OF HEAT AS WELL WITH TRIPLE DIGIT TEMPERATURES THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. FORECAST HIGHS RANGING ANYWHERE FROM 102 TO 104 DEGREES AND THROUGH THE SIERRA WE’RE LOOKING AT TEMPERATURES EVENTUALLY MAKING THEIR WAY TO THE MID TO UPPER 80S, CLOSE TO 90 DEGREES WITH SUNNY SKIES. WE SHOULD IF YOU TAKE YESTERDAY’S TEMPERATURE, MAYBE TACK ON ANOTHER DEGREE. SO IT’S GOING TO CONTINUE TO BE VERY HOT. YOUR JULY FOURTH FORECAST HEAT IS OVER US. THIS DOME HIGH PRESSURE DOME OF HOT AIR SITTING OVER CALIFORNIA. IT’S GOING TO CENTER ITSELF AS WE MAKE OUR WAY THROUGH FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. AND THEN IT STARTS TO SLOWLY WORK ITS WAY OUT. IT’S GOING TO LEAVE AN AREA FOR A LITTLE WEAK AREA OF LOW PRESSURE, AND THAT SHOULD HELP TO ENHANCE THE MARINE LAYER AND GIVE US A BETTER DELTA BREEZE AND HELP TO COOL OUR TEMPERATURES. SOME, ESPECIALLY IN THE VALLEY, AS WE MAKE OUR WAY THROUGH NEXT WEEK, WE’LL CONTINUE TO FEEL THAT INFLUENCE AS WE HEAD INTO NEXT WEEKEND. SO YOUR SEVEN DAY FORECAST HERE IT IS. TEMPERATURE 107 TODAY. SO STILL VERY HOT. WE’RE LOOKING AT TEMPERATURE OF 109 DEGREES ON FRIDAY. THAT COULD BE A RECORD WARM DAY FOR FRIDAY SATURDAY THE RECORD IS 105. AND WE’RE FORECASTING A HIGH OF 110 DEGREES. I CAN’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I’VE EVER FORECASTED A DAYTIME HIGH FIVE DEGREES ABOVE THE RECORD TEMPERATURE. WOW. YOU GREW UP AROUND HERE. IS THIS THE LONGEST STRING OF HUNDREDS YOU EVER REMEMBER? UM, NO. REALLY? YEAH. WE’VE HAD LONGER, I THINK, BUT WE’LL SEE, BECAUSE AGAIN, WE HAVE WE CAN BREAK THE RECORD. IT’S VERY, VERY POSSIBLE. BUT RIGHT NO
Northern California heat wave: What to know about the Fourth of July forecast, fire danger
Updated: 6:56 AM PDT Jul 4, 2024
As several wildfires continue to burn in Northern California, the chances for more wildfires starting remain high on Thursday as a heat wave continues. KCRA 3 is calling the Fourth of July an Alert Day because of both the dangerous heat that could lead to health issues and the high fire risk. Alert Days will continue through Sunday.Here is what to know about the day’s developments. As of Thursday morning, several fires continue to burn across the region.Evacuations remain near Oroville in Butte County for the Thompson Fire and south of Placerville for the Moccasin Fire burning in El Dorado County. Progress appears to have been made against the Moccasin Fire, as the number of acres burned has not changed since Tuesday. Some evacuation orders for the Thompson Fire were reduced to warnings. More Thompson Fire impacts: Oroville’s Fourth of July celebration with fireworks has been canceled and the city banned safe-and-sane fireworks. KCRA 3 saw at least one home that survived while others burned because of a unique system that watered its roof. Butte County native Aaron Rodgers teamed up with the North Valley Community Foundation to donate $100,000 to fire evacuees. New fires on Wednesday include one near Antelope in Placer County that led to an evacuation warning and the Calvine Fire burning in Elk Grove. Later, the Grubbs Fire in Palermo and the Adams Fire in Lake County both prompted evacuation orders. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said air quality could be a concern depending on how close you are to wildfires. You can check the air quality here. Some cooling centers across the region have extended their hours through Tuesday.What’s the Fourth of July forecast?The Fourth of July holiday will heat up fast. Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn said the morning will start relatively cool, but by 1 p.m., some parts of the Sacramento Valley may already see triple-digit weather.| RELATED | Where to watch fireworks in Northern CaliforniaThe forecast high will be similar to Wednesday, which reached up to 108 degrees in some areas. Verdoorn said by 8 p.m., temperatures may dip below the 100-degree mark.A high-pressure dome of hot air will remain over California, which will keep temperatures hot in the afternoon but also not allow for much relief overnight. That will last through Sunday, but Verdoorn said by Monday, that dome could start moving away, allowing for a somewhat better Delta breeze to slightly cool off temperatures.Friday and Saturday will be slightly hotter, around 107-110 degrees.Verdoorn said what makes Saturday’s high temperatures unique is that its forecast high of 110 degrees is five degrees above its record high temperature of 105 degrees.Next week will stay hot but it will be less intense. The region is looking at highs in the 101-104 range starting Monday. KCRA 3’s weather team is calling for Alert Days through Sunday and Impact Days on Monday through Wednesday. Read more from Tamara Berg about why this heat wave is happening Read more as Heather Waldman looks back at Northern California’s longest heat wave. Read more about why north winds are dangerous during wildfire seasons here See our Fire Threat Index below. | MORE | A 2024 guide for how to prepare for wildfires in CaliforniaHere are more resources for the heat waveFind a list of cooling centers here.Here is where to find public pools to cool off.Want to visit a water park? Here’s a list of locations.Here’s how to know the differences between sunburns, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.How to keep your pets safe amid hot summer temperaturesHere are key websites that are important for all Californians during wildfire season. Cal Fire wildfire incidents: Cal Fire tracks its wildfire incidents here. You can sign up to receive text messages for Cal Fire updates on wildfires happening near your ZIP code here. Wildfires on federal land: Federal wildfire incidents are tracked here.Preparing for power outages: Ready.gov explains how to prepare for a power outage and what to do when returning from one here. Here is how to track and report PG&E power outages.Keeping informed when you’ve lost power and cellphone service: How to find a National Weather Service radio station near you.Be prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans’ QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here.REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.
As several wildfires continue to burn in Northern California, the chances for more wildfires starting remain high on Thursday as a heat wave continues.
KCRA 3 is calling the Fourth of July an Alert Day because of both the dangerous heat that could lead to health issues and the high fire risk. Alert Days will continue through Sunday.
Here is what to know about the day’s developments.
As of Thursday morning, several fires continue to burn across the region.
What’s the Fourth of July forecast?
The Fourth of July holiday will heat up fast. Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn said the morning will start relatively cool, but by 1 p.m., some parts of the Sacramento Valley may already see triple-digit weather.
| RELATED | Where to watch fireworks in Northern California
The forecast high will be similar to Wednesday, which reached up to 108 degrees in some areas. Verdoorn said by 8 p.m., temperatures may dip below the 100-degree mark.
A high-pressure dome of hot air will remain over California, which will keep temperatures hot in the afternoon but also not allow for much relief overnight. That will last through Sunday, but Verdoorn said by Monday, that dome could start moving away, allowing for a somewhat better Delta breeze to slightly cool off temperatures.
Friday and Saturday will be slightly hotter, around 107-110 degrees.
Verdoorn said what makes Saturday’s high temperatures unique is that its forecast high of 110 degrees is five degrees above its record high temperature of 105 degrees.
Next week will stay hot but it will be less intense. The region is looking at highs in the 101-104 range starting Monday.
KCRA 3’s weather team is calling for Alert Days through Sunday and Impact Days on Monday through Wednesday.
See our Fire Threat Index below.
| MORE | A 2024 guide for how to prepare for wildfires in California
Here are more resources for the heat wave
Here are key websites that are important for all Californians during wildfire season.
REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP
Click here to see our interactive traffic map.
TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADAR
Click here to see our interactive radar.
DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATEST
Here is where you can download our app.
Follow our KCRA weather team on social media
- Meteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.
- Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on Facebook
- Meteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.
- Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.
Watch our forecasts on TV or online
Here’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.
We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.
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