Triple-digit temps on the way to Stanislaus County. Here’s when heat will spike
Get ready, Modesto. Summer is turning up the heat.
Triple-digit temperatures are on the way to Stanislaus County, according to the National Weather Service.
“Cool temperatures today into Tuesday will followed by a warming trend, with heat returning by late week,” the weather agency said on X on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Here’s how hot it will get in Stanislaus County:
High temperatures predicted for Northern California
The National Weather Service said most of Northern California — including Modesto, Stockton and Sacramento — is in for a hot stretch, with daytime high temperatures reaching 100 degrees or more through the week.
From Thursday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 23, area residents should also be ready for a “moderate” heat risk.
How high will temperatures get in Stanislaus County?
The Modesto area was bracing for a hot stretch over the weekend.
Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 101 degrees starting Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
What’s in the weather forecast for Modesto area?
Stanislaus County will enjoy a few days of mild weather before the triple-digit heat arrives, according to the National Weather Service’s latest seven-day weather forecast.
Monday’s forecast called for clear, sunny skies with a high temperature near 86 degrees and an overnight low temperature around 57.
Light winds will range between 6 to 9 mph, the weather service said.
On Tuesday, the high will be near 87, while the low will be around 56.
Winds will continue, ranging between 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday will see a high of approximately 93 degrees and a low near 63, with winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
High temperatures could climb to 98 by Thursday, then hit 100 on Friday.
The weekend will stay hot, with temperatures peaking around 99 degrees.
Who’s most at risk in heat?
Starting Thursday, Modesto’s heat risk will be moderate, the weather service said.
The heat risk scale provides a forecast that shows the likelihood of heat-related problems occurring.
The scale calculates how hot it is compared to normal, how long the heat lasts and whether it’s likely to cause health issues based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It ranges from 0, meaning there’s little or no heat risk, to 4, indicating an extreme heat risk.
Moderate heat risk “affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration,” the National Weather Service said.
By Friday, the risk will rise to level 3, or “major.”
Vulnerable individuals include those who are pregnant, newborns, children, older adults and those with a chronic illness.
These groups are more at risk due to age and conditions that make it difficult to regulate high temperatures.
“Stay in a cool place during the heat of the day,” the National Weather Service wrote on X. “If outdoors, stay hydrated, take breaks, and find shade.”
Where can I go to escape Stanislaus County heat?
As triple-digit temperatures settle over Stanislaus County, you might be on the hunt for ways to beat the heat.
If you’re searching for ways to escape the heat, consider visiting these cooler weather destinations, all within a three-hour drive from Modesto:
1. San Francisco
2. Santa Cruz
3. Half Moon Bay
4. Pinecrest
5. Carmel-By-The-Sea
6. Napa
7. Petaluma
