High temperatures are in the weather forecast for Modesto region. How hot will it get?

After a week of cooler temperatures and cloudy skies , high temperatures are returning to the Modesto area.

According to the National Weather Service, there will be moderate heat risk in the Central Valley on Monday and Tuesday.

“Be sure to practice heat safety!” the weather agency wrote on X. “Hydrate often and stay in a cool place during the heat of the day.”

How hot will it get in Modesto? Here’s what the forecast shows:

How hot will it get in Modesto this week?

The latest seven-day weather forecast for Modesto shows Monday and Tuesday will have the highest temperatures this week.

On Monday, the high temperature will near 96 degrees and the low temperature will be around 68 degrees.

Tuesday’s high will be near 100, with a low around 68.

What’s in the weather forecast for Modesto?

The weather forecast shows lower temperatures for rest of the week.

Wednesday’s high will near 90 degrees. The low will be around 62.

Thursday will be sunny, with a high of 88 and a low of 63.

Friday’s high will reach 92. The low will be around 66.

Saturday will be sunny, with a high of 93 and a low of 64.

What does heat risk mean?

The heat risk scale, or the weather service’s HeatRisk Prototype, provides a forecast that shows the likelihood of heat-related problems occurring.

From little or no risk (0) to extreme risk (4), the scale calculates how hot it is compared to normal, how long the heat lasts and if it’s likely to cause health issues based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This week’s heat risk will range from moderate (2) to major (3).

“This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration,” the weather agency said on its website. “Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.”

Who does heat risk affect most?

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.

To stay safe in the heat, the National Weather Service said the following:

• Never leave anyone in a closed car.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Use air conditioners and stay in the shade.
• Wear loose clothing.

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