Overview

• The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat watches for California’s Central Valley, Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills from Friday, May 30, through Sunday morning, June 1.
• Southern Nevada and eastern California areas including Las Vegas, Pahrump and Death Valley face similar alerts with forecast highs above 104°F.
• Several inland cities could tie or exceed daily heat records, with forecasts calling for Redding at 109°F, Sacramento at 105°F and Bakersfield at 106°F.
• Officials warn elevated risks of heat-related illnesses for the elderly, children and outdoor workers and urge residents to stay hydrated, remain indoors and check on vulnerable neighbors.
• Nearly 40% of California remains in drought, largely concentrated in the south, which could intensify wildfire hazards and strain water supplies under sustained heat.