Forecast and Conditions for Herald, California

Updated: 3:51 PM PDT on May 17, 2008
Observed at Cosumnes River, Wilton, California
Temperature 102.3 °F / 39.1 °C
Humidity 22%
Dew Point 56 °F / 13 °C
Wind West at 7.0 mph / 11.3 km/h
Pressure 29.95 in / 1014.1 hPa (Falling)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds Clear (SKC) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 100 °F / 37 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 64 °F / 17 °C
Normal high 80 °F / 26 °C
Normal low 51 °F / 10 °C
Record high 100 °F / 37 °C (1997)
Record low 40 °F / 4 °C (1974)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 17
Sunrise05:51 AM (PDT)
Sunset08:11 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise06:23 PM (PDT)
Moon Set04:09 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:00 PM PDT on May 16, 2008


... Peak snowmelt into rivers and streams this weekend...

With well above average temperatures this weekend... mountain
snowmelt will be reaching around peak levels for the year. With
water level running high and fast... people swimming or wading can be
easily swept downstream. Even relatively shallow water can be
dangerous. While air temperatures will be hot... water from snowmelt
will be very cold. People wading... rafting or fishing are
susceptible to a sudden loss of body temperature from the cold
water. This condition is called hypothermia and it can be life
threatening.

Over the weekend... temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees above
normal. Heat related illnesses are possible in these conditions
unless proper precautions are taken. Persons working outdoors or
planning outdoor activities should wear lightweight light-colored
clothing... take frequent breaks from the sun and drink plenty of
non-alcoholic fluids. Try to avoid strenuous activity during the
hottest time of the day. Do not leave children or pets alone in an
unattended vehicle.

Temperatures are expected to return to near normal by mid week.


Forecast as of 3:30 PM PDT on May 17, 2008

Tonight
Clear. Lows 59 to 67. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny and very warm. Highs 92 to 100. South winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear...cooler. Lows 53 to 63. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Patchy morning low clouds...mainly near the Delta and along the eastern foothills...otherwise sunny. Highs 90 to 98. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows 55 to 61. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 82 to 92.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 59.
Wednesday through Friday Night
Mostly clear. Breezy. Highs 78 to 85. Lows 50 to 60.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs 76 to 86.
Temperature Probability of Precipitation
Place Tonight Sunday Sunday Night Monday Tonight Sunday Sunday Night Monday
Sacramento 64 96 59 93 0 0 0 0
SAC Exec Airport 62 94 56 92 0 0 0 0
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