July 14, 2026 – Elevated fire weather concerns across mountains, foothills, and northern Sacramento Valley today with potential mix of wet/dry storms over the mountains. Additional surges of monsoonal moisture by the weekend-early next week will bring mountain thunderstorm chances to the Sierra.
Isolated thunderstorms may produce dangerous lightning, gusty winds, and small accumulating hail,impacting outdoor activities and recreationists. Confidence is highest in the mountains, especially the Sierra and Coast Range.
Widespread Moderate HeatRisk through Wednesday, with triple digit heat in the Valley.
Daytime RHs trend lower through the end of the week alongside breezier winds.