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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/12/2024 10:38 AM Updated by: thepinetree on 07/12/2024 10:38 AM
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A Bit of Cooling to Normal Summer Weather Heading Our Way

Arnold, CA...The Excessive Heat Warnings will remain through tomorrow evening. Then we should see a bit of a cooling to normal summer temperatures into next week. The lates detailed forecasts from the National Weather Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below...

Detailed forecast for
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada
Today
Sunny. Haze in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a slight chance of rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 80 to 95 higher elevations...95 to 105 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers at higher elevations. Lows 59 to 74 higher elevations...70 to 83 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. At higher elevations, a chance of rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 77 to 92 higher elevations...91 to 101 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Cooler. Lows 53 to 68 higher elevations...64 to 78 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 71 to 86 higher elevations...86 to 96 lower elevations. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows 55 to 70.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 75 to 90.
Monday Night Through Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 54 to 69. Highs 75 to 90.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Clear. Highs 75 to 90. Lows 53 to 68.

Detailed forecast for
Motherlode
Today
Sunny. Highs 100 to 112. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 74 to 82. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 95 to 105. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Cooler. Lows 68 to 76. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs 91 to 101. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows 64 to 74.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 90 to 100.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows 63 to 73.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 88 to 98.
Tuesday Night Through Thursday
Clear. Lows 60 to 71. Highs 87 to 98.

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
247 AM PDT Fri Jul 12 2024

CAZ013-015-016-063-066-067-130015-
/O.CON.KSTO.EH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240714T0400Z/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-Northern Sacramento
Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-Mountains Southwestern Shasta
County to Western Colusa County-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento
Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Chico, Red Bluff, Redding, Alder Springs,
Grass Valley, Marysville/Yuba City, Paradise, Oroville, Shasta
Dam, and Jackson
247 AM PDT Fri Jul 12 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 105 to
115. Limited overnight relief with lows mainly in the 70s to lower
80s. Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues.

* WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains
Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast
Foothills/Sacramento Valley, Northern Sacramento Valley, and
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events, particularly for those working outside or
participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat could significantly impact outdoor
activities. Area waterways will continue to be cold, creating
dangerous conditions for those seeking relief in rivers and lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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