Hot weather with temperatures into the 90s possible throughout Central California this week

As onshore westerly flow becomes more prevalent, a slight cooling trend is anticipated along with an increase in daytime humidity.Photo byKAL VISUALSonUnsplash

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued an update regarding weather conditions across Central California, emphasizing that elevated fire weather risks will continue throughout the workweek. This is primarily due to low humidity levels and poor overnight recovery, particularly in the Sierra Nevada and the ridge tops of the West Side Hills and Tehachapi Range.

Despite the threat of fire weather, temperatures in the region are expected to remain above normal for the remainder of the week and into next weekend. A trough moving through the Pacific Northwest has brought some high clouds to the area, but the moisture and dynamics associated with it will largely bypass Central California.

As onshore westerly flow becomes more prevalent, a slight cooling trend is anticipated along with an increase in daytime humidity. This should help mitigate fire weather concerns, confining elevated conditions mainly to higher elevations.

The forecast suggests that another trough will approach the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, likely resulting in similar conditions to those experienced today. Daytime temperatures are projected to decrease slightly on Thursday, but remain well above normal in the San Joaquin Valley.