textproduct: Sacramento

KEY MESSAGES

- Limited shower and thunderstorm potential this afternoon with forecasts keeping activity outside of area

- Cooler than normal temperatures, mild weather, and drying conditions this weekend into early next week

DISCUSSION

Looking at satellite this early afternoon, our cloud cover has dissipated as temperatures warm throughout the day. Today's main weather message is lingering chances for showers and thunderstorms, although most indications point to activity well beyond our borders. Currently, there is a 5-10% chance of thunderstorms over the mountains with best chance to see any developed storm over the Shasta County NW Mountains during the afternoon. Main hazards with any developed storm will be lightning, gusty winds, and brief heavy rain showers.

Looking beyond today, we go into a period of cooler and drier weather into early next week with afternoon highs in the 80s to low 90s and daily afternoon onshore breezy weather. Another round of overcast clouds across the Delta and Valley is expected with a 45-70% chance of occurrence for ceilings less than 2000 feet. Afternoon humidity conditions trend drier before settling in the 30-50% range across the Valley, outside a pocket of drier conditions over the northern Sacramento Valley.

AVIATION

VFR conditions prevail across interior NorCal next 24 hours. Breezy onshore flow will continue today, with surface winds below 15 kts with gusts up to 25 kts this afternoon and evening as Delta Breeze increases. Valley winds lower after 04z Friday but will see continued 15-25 kt gusts over the Delta through 18z Friday. Mountain thunderstorm chances continue through around 03z Friday with lingering 10-15% chance on Friday.

STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.