Fresno, CA — A warming trend will bring unseasonably high temperatures to Central California this week, with parts of the valley expected to reach 85°F by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, high pressure building over the West will cause temperatures to rise beginning midweek, after a brief cooldown on Monday.
Between Wednesday and Friday, afternoon high temperatures could rise to 15 degrees above normal from Fresno County south.
Forecast models indicate a 40% to 60% chance of maximum temperatures reaching or exceeding 85°F in interior valleys.
The heat risk will remain minor for the majority of the region, with the highest impact expected on Thursday, April 11.
While the risk is considered minor, residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid leaving vulnerable individuals or pets in vehicles.
Individuals who are sensitive to high temperatures may be affected by the heat, especially if they are not properly cooled or hydrated.
Daytime heat combined with dry conditions may have an impact on the agricultural and outdoor labor sectors.
Authorities recommend checking on elderly neighbors and monitoring outdoor activity, particularly during peak afternoon hours.
The warmup is part of a larger Western U.S. pattern, with high temperatures expected in California, Nevada, and Arizona throughout the week.
