Northern California forecast: Sierra red flag warning continues Sunday
Updated: 7:28 AM PDT Jul 14, 2024
Northern California forecast: Sierra red flag warning continues Sunday
Updated: 7:28 AM PDT Jul 14, 2024
FORECAST FOR THIS SUNDAY. YEAH, WE’VE GOT QUITE A FEW CLOUDS AROUND THE AREA AND EVEN A FEW SHOWERS TO GET THINGS GOING ON THIS SUNDAY MORNING. THIS IS A LIVE LOOK OUTSIDE AT LAKE TAHOE RIGHT NOW IN SACRAMENTO. VERY COMFORTABLE 63 DEGREES. STOCKTON’S AT 67, MODESTO 72. AND UP AT LAKE TAHOE. WE’RE AT 55 DEGREES. TAKE A LOOK AT THE SATELLITE RADAR COMPOSITE THOUGH, BECAUSE WE DO HAVE SOME ACTION GOING ON. WE’VE GOT SOME LIGHT SHOWERS THAT ARE KIND OF TRACKING THEIR WAY THROUGH THE AREA. WE’VE GOT A FEW UP BY LAKE TAHOE AS WELL, BUT IT’S THIS BATCH OF SHOWERS THAT’S MOVING ITS WAY NORTHWARD, KIND OF PASSING THROUGH THE MARIPOSA AREA NOW HEADING UP SOME OF THE LIGHTER SHOWERS INTO SONORA. BUT THE STRONGEST OF THAT IS GOING TO STAY IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN. AND AGAIN, THAT IS A LOT OF LIGHTNING. AND OF COURSE, THIS TIME OF YEAR, LIGHTNING IS, OF COURSE, A CONCERN BECAUSE IT COULD SPARK OFF SOME FIRES. BUT IT DOES LOOK LIKE THIS ONE IS AT LEAST PRODUCING SOME PRETTY GOOD RAINFALL WITH IT AS WELL. SO THAT IS GOOD NEWS. NOW, FUTURECAST, AS WE SET THIS IN MOTION, WE COULD SEE A FEW MORE SPOTTY SHOWERS AS WE HEAD THROUGHOUT THE MORNING HOURS. BUT AS WE GET INTO THE AFTERNOON, THAT’S WHEN WE EXPECT TO SEE MORE THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE SIERRA. NOW WE MIGHT SEE SOME OF THOSE IN LAKE TAHOE. IT LOOKS LIKE THE BULK OF IT IS GOING TO STAY TO OUR EAST OVER INTO NEVADA, BUT IT’S NOT OVER AND DONE WITH AFTER TODAY IN FACT, EVEN AS WE GET INTO MONDAY, THERE IS THAT SLIGHT CHANCE FOR SOME THUNDERSTORMS IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF COURSE, ANY OF THOSE THUNDERSTORMS WHERE THE RAIN DOESN’T MAKE IT ALL THE WAY TO THE GROUND, THAT’S WHEN WE HAVE DRY LIGHTNING, GUSTY WINDS, AND THAT IS A RECIPE FOR SOME PROBLEMS. SO WE DO HAVE A RED FLAG WARNING OR HEIGHTENED FIRE DANGER UNTIL 8:00 SUNDAY FOR ALL THE AREAS SHADED IN RED. AND THAT DOES INCLUDE MOST OF THE SIERRA HERE. SO JUST KEEP IN MIND DRY LIGHTNING, GUSTY WINDS. THAT COULD DEFINITELY BE A PROBLEM. NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT THE SEVEN DAY FORECAST. SO IMPACT DAY FOR TODAY IN THE SIERRA BECAUSE OF THOSE CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS. AND THAT RED FLAG WARNING. WE’RE EXPECTING HIGHS TODAY TO TOP OUT IN THE MID 80S. AND THERE’S THAT SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON AFTER THAT WE’RE DRY WITH HIGHS IN THE 80S FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK FOR THE FOOTHILLS. WE’LL SEE PARTLY SUNNY SKIES AGAIN. THE SLIGHT CHANCE FOR A SPRINKLE OUT THERE THIS MORNING. 97 DEGREES FOR THAT FORECAST HIGH 96 FOR TOMORROW. BUT WE GET BACK UP INTO THE TRIPLE DIGITS AS WE HEAD TOWARD THE WEEKEND. AND FOR SACRAMENTO TODAY, A HIGH OF 97. WE’VE GOT SOME CLOUDS AGAIN, MAYBE A FEW SPRINKLES EARLY THIS MORNING, THEN CLEARING SKIES THIS AFTERNOON, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. HIGHS ARE EXPECTED TO BE BELOW NORMAL 91 AND 92. NORMAL HIGH. THIS TIME OF YEAR IS 95. WE WILL THOROUGHLY ENJOY THOSE WHILE THEY LAST BECAUSE TRIPLE DIGITS ARE ON THEIR WAY BACK AS WE HEAD INTO THE WEEKEND, SO WE’LL JUST CONSIDER THIS OUR NICE LITTLE BREAK. OUR LITTLE RESET. ALSO WANT TO POINT OUT THERE’S SOME MORNING LOWS ON THERE THAT ARE IN THE 50S, SO MAYBE WE CAN EVEN GET THE WINDOWS OPEN AND GET SOME FRESH AIR. I KNOW FOR ME IT’S BEEN A WHILE. YES. YEAH AC BILL NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT.
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Northern California forecast: Sierra red flag warning continues Sunday
Updated: 7:28 AM PDT Jul 14, 2024
Northern California can expect cooler temperatures on Sunday, but possible dry thunderstorms will continue to heighten the fire danger in the Sierra. In the Valley and Foothills, we'll see a few clouds and light showers early Sunday morning, but skies will gradually clear in the afternoon. Most locations will see highs in the mid and upper 90s.Dry lightning and gusty outflow winds from showers in the afternoon increase the risk of fires starting and spreading in the mountains. The risk of dry thunderstorms in the Sierra is lower on Sunday than Saturday so our team is calling this an Impact Day. The red flag warning continues through 8 p.m. Most of the storms Sunday afternoon will be near South Lake Tahoe and areas to the south and east across Nevada. There is a chance for more mountain thunderstorms on Monday afternoon as well.Cooler temperatures next week The Marine influence will be felt in the Valley next week which will keep afternoons in the 90s and overnights in the 60s. It will be a nice little break from the heat until triple-digit temps return next weekend, so enjoy the normal temperatures while it lasts. Here are more resources for hot conditionsHere is an updated list of cooling centers to get relief.Here is where to find public pools to cool off | Most of the water slides at Sacramento’s city pools are closed. Here’s why 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 temperaturesHow to prevent hot car deathsThe best way to cool down your car without wasting gasHeading to the beach? The gear you use could make a differenceHow hot does playground equipment get during heat wave? Doctors say do the five-second test Here 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.| MORE | A 2024 guide for how to prepare for wildfires in California | Track fire conditions across Northern California regions with our Fire Threat IndexREAL-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.
Northern California can expect cooler temperatures on Sunday, but possible dry thunderstorms will continue to heighten the fire danger in the Sierra.
In the Valley and Foothills, we'll see a few clouds and light showers early Sunday morning, but skies will gradually clear in the afternoon. Most locations will see highs in the mid and upper 90s.
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Dry lightning and gusty outflow winds from showers in the afternoon increase the risk of fires starting and spreading in the mountains. The risk of dry thunderstorms in the Sierra is lower on Sunday than Saturday so our team is calling this an Impact Day.
The red flag warning continues through 8 p.m. Most of the storms Sunday afternoon will be near South Lake Tahoe and areas to the south and east across Nevada. There is a chance for more mountain thunderstorms on Monday afternoon as well.
Cooler temperatures next week
The Marine influence will be felt in the Valley next week which will keep afternoons in the 90s and overnights in the 60s.
It will be a nice little break from the heat until triple-digit temps return next weekend, so enjoy the normal temperatures while it lasts.
Here are more resources for hot conditions
- Here is an updated list of cooling centers to get relief.
- Here is where to find public pools to cool off | Most of the water slides at Sacramento’s city pools are closed. Here’s why
- 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 temperatures
- How to prevent hot car deaths
- The best way to cool down your car without wasting gas
- Heading to the beach? The gear you use could make a difference
- How hot does playground equipment get during heat wave? Doctors say do the five-second test
Here 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.
| MORE | A 2024 guide for how to prepare for wildfires in California | Track fire conditions across Northern California regions with our Fire Threat Index
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.