Weather service warns of heat risk as temperatures climb into 90s this week in Modesto
Hope you enjoyed a weekend with highs in the upper 70s. Because above-average temperatures return to Modesto this week, reaching well into the 90s by Friday, the National Weather Service predicts.
Residents should be prepare for moderate heat risk Thursday through Saturday, the weather service said in a news release Sunday. “Heat like this is unusual for this time of year,” it said. Sensitive groups should take precautions, including hydrating, dressing for h eat, limiting time outdoors and checking on children, the elderly and pets.
Average daily highs for this time of year are in the low 80s, the weather service said. But upcoming highs in Modesto are expected to be 90 degrees Thursday, 94 Friday and Saturday, and 91 Sunday.
Friday is May 8, for which the historic average temperature is 78 degrees, according to Modesto Irrigation District weather records. The record high for the date is 98 degrees, set in 2007, MID says, and the lowest high temperature on record is 62 degrees, in 1963.
Bearing in mind that people frequently beat the heat by heading to pools, rivers and reservoirs, the weather service also issued a reminder that waterways are running cold and fast. “Use caution to avoid hypothermia and keep an eye on children near the water,” it said.
Sunday’s high in Modesto was 77 degrees, according to MID. Highs the next few days, the weather service predicts, will be near 82 Monday and near 85 Tuesday and Wednesday.
This story was originally published May 3, 2020 at 2:15 PM.
