Special Weather Statement

... Hot temperatures with areas of poor air quality expected
this week...

Strong high pressure will continue to build over the region and
will remain in place through Thursday. This will result in near
record to record temperatures. In addition... winds will be light
in most areas which will result in continued smokey conditions
from area fires. The smoke will help slow daytime heating but also
keep nighttime minimum temperatures warmer. As a result high
temperatures are expected to be mainly between 100 and 110
degrees in the central and southern Sacramento Valley... northern
San Joaquin Valley... and the Delta area. Overnight lows are
forecast to be in the upper 60s near the Delta to mostly 70s in
the valley. Also... hot temperatures expected in the mountains
with upper 90s to around 105 expected below 5000 feet elevation
with overnight lows in the 70s to 80s. Temperatures are expected to
peak on Wednesday with a gradual decrease in heat Thursday into
Friday. More significant cooling with improving air quality
expected over the weekend.

People are advised to limit outdoor activities and prolonged
exposure to the heat and smokey air... especially those with
respiratory conditions and those more sensitive to heat such as
the elderly and Young children.