The hottest day of the week arrives on Wednesday as a high-pressure system spreads over California.
The heat will also impact the foothills, where highs will climb into the upper 90s and low 100s.
By Wednesday night, a light Delta Breeze will begin to pick up, setting the stage for a noticeable cooldown Thursday morning across the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys.
Fire danger increases with incoming winds
While rain is expected in the Pacific Northwest, our region will stay mostly dry. However, fire danger will remain elevated due to gusty winds and dry vegetation, especially in grassy and wooded areas that have been drying out in the recent heat.
Winds will also pick up, particularly in the Delta and Sierra regions, where a Red Flag Warning is in effect from the Tahoe Basin into parts of Nevada.
PG&E issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff warning for parts of Northern and Central California from Thursday through Sunday.
The Summer Solstice officially begins at 7:42 p.m. on Friday, June 20, marking the longest day of the year and the official start of summer.
Heading into the weekend, our cool down continues. Valley temperatures will hold in the low 80s, while foothills and mountain areas will feel a significant drop, with highs in the 60s and 70s.
Looking ahead
Next week will begin mild with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. We'll add in more heat by Wednesday, yet highs will stay close to seasonal averages.
Make sure to stay with the CBS Sacramento First Alert Weather team for any new updates.
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