Heat Advisory for Sacramento Valley and Foothills Starts Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Northern California from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 7, 2026, 1:46 p.m. ET
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Sep 7, 2026, 1:52 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Sacramento Valley and Foothills Starts Wednesday, NWS Says
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Heat Advisory for the central and southern Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta and Carquinez Strait, foothills, and portions of the Coast Range. The advisory will be in effect from 10 AM PDT Wednesday, September 9, to 10 PM PDT Thursday, September 10, 2026.
High temperatures of 97 to 102 degrees and low temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees are expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk. The advisory covers 25 zones including areas in Sierra (Tehama, Plumas) 1000-3000 ft, N. Motherlode 1000-3000 ft, and other zones. Affected cities include Stockton, Modesto, Fairfield, Vallejo, Woodland, and Chico.
The Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors.
Sep 7, 2026, 1:46 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory to Take Effect Wednesday for Central and Southern Sacramento Valley
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Heat Advisory for the central and southern Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta and Carquinez Strait, foothills, and portions of the Coast Range. The advisory will be in effect from 10 AM PDT Wednesday, September 9, 2026, until 10 PM PDT Thursday, September 10, 2026.
High temperatures of 97 to 102 degrees and low temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees are expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk. The advisory covers 25 zones, including areas around Auburn, Grass Valley, Stockton, Fairfield, and Chico.
Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
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