With Sacramento scorching, these weather maps show scale of Northern California heat wave

Esther Sun
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As a major heat wave sets in over Northern California, forecast to last into next week, public agencies are warning of danger from extreme heat risk and reminding residents to practice heat safety.

With the Fourth of July holiday coinciding with the heat wave, state fire officials also said people should be especially careful with setting off fireworks, in light of particularly fire-prone weather conditions.

Here are some maps from the National Weather Service to help paint a picture of the upcoming weather conditions.

Heat danger

Public agencies are warning of dangerously intense heat this week and through the weekend.

The National Weather Service warned of dangerous heat this week and into the weekend.
The National Weather Service warned of dangerous heat this week and into the weekend.

It’ll get how hot?

Inland area of Northern California will see a high of 111 degrees on Wednesday.

The Sacramento area will reach a high of 111 degrees on Wednesday, according to a forecast by the National Weather Service.
The Sacramento area will reach a high of 111 degrees on Wednesday, according to a forecast by the National Weather Service.

When will heat peak?

Though every day will see highs over 100 degrees, Wednesday is expected to be the hottest day.

Wednesday will likely be the hottest day during the heat wave.
Wednesday will likely be the hottest day during the heat wave.

Gusty winds

Wind gusts will develop in the Sacramento Valley through Wednesday, combining with a low humidity that will lead to critical fire conditions.

Wind gusts and low humidity will lead to critical fire conditions.
Wind gusts and low humidity will lead to critical fire conditions.

Wildfire danger

Red flag warnings are in place for a large interior swath of Northern California stretching from Redding to Fairfield.

Red flag warnings are in place in Northern California due to fire conditions.
Red flag warnings are in place in Northern California due to fire conditions.

Hot at night

Nights will also see very warm temperatures through the end of the week.

The Sacramento area will see warm nighttime temperatures through the end of the week.
The Sacramento area will see warm nighttime temperatures through the end of the week.

Some ways Sacramento residents can practice heat safety include:

  • Doing outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.

  • Seeking out places with air conditioning such as cooling centers.

  • Staying hydrated by drinking lots of water.

  • Wearing loose-fitting and light-colored clothes.

  • Looking out for others, such as family members and friends.