How hot is it going to get this weekend? National Weather Service issues ‘excessive heat watch’

You might want to consider getting your dad something cold for Father’s Day.

Sunday will likely be hottest day of 2017 so far. Monday may be even hotter.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued an “excessive heat watch” for the area for Friday through Sunday night, and triple-digit temperatures are expected to continue through Tuesday.

The cause of the hot weather is a strong high-pressure ridge, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service said the temperatures will increase chances for heat-related illnesses for those exposed to prolonged outdoor heat, especially the elderly, children, and other sensitive groups.

Heat stress also could affect pets and livestock.

Here’s the detailed, seven-day forecast from the weather service for the Modesto area:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 62. North northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 73.

Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 75.

Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.

Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 71.

Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103.

This story was originally published June 14, 2017 at 11:13 AM with the headline "How hot is it going to get this weekend? National Weather Service issues ‘excessive heat watch’."