It will be hot today, then start to cool down
If you’re concerned about temperatures spiking into the high 90s and triple digits, don’t sweat it too much — a cool reprieve is on the horizon.
“The hottest weather is going to be (Tuesday) and (Wednesday), said Ken Clark, a senior meteorologist with private forecasting service Accuweather.
Clark said the high was expected to be around 102 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
“It’s hotter than normal, but you got to remember the definition of normal is not what occurs all the time, Normal is comprised of 30 years of daily temperatures. Our normal high is in the upper 80s and Monday got to 90 in Lodi. It’s obviously going to get hotter than that today.” Clark said the reason for the heat is a large ridge of high pressure that’s temporarily settled in the area.
“Is this unusual? Not at all. All you have to do is look at records and you can see how hot it can be this time of year,” Clark said.
Clark said the record high for June is 107 while the record high for June 13 is 106, and record highs range between 105 to 110 for this time of year. The good news is temperatures will start to cool down after Wednesday, said Clark said, who anticipates that weekend highs will reach the mid 80s.
“The ridge that we’re having right now providing the heat is going to be pushed off to the south and the east, and an upper level trough of low pressure will develop in the Pacific Northwest and drop slowly southward and that’s going to bring in cooler air through the Delta,” Clark said.
Thursday will be a transitional day, Clark said, with temperatures in the mid 90s.
Clark offered a few tips to help get through the heat. He suggests limiting strenuous outdoor activities to the early mornings or late evenings.
Clark also advises drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated.
“I stress the water part of that because even caffeinated sodas do not hydrate you like water will. And alcoholic beverages, though they might be tasty, they subtract water from your system, so while beer is nice when it’s hot, it does nothing to hydrate you,” Clark said.
Clark also suggests staying in the shade or air conditioning.
For those with pets, Lodi Animal Services Officer Jordan Kranich suggests bringing them indoors if feasible, and if the pet is outside make sure there is adequate shelter where they can get shade and plenty of water.
“If you wanted to you could actually freeze water jugs, and set it next to where they lay in the shade because they’ll lay up next to that cool surface,” Kranich said.
He recommends picking up a cooling pad that hooks into the wall. All the pet owner would have to do is
fill it up with water and their pet can lay on it to cool off. Kranich said the cooling pads can be purchased at any pet store.
Making sure the pet has access to a decent amount of water is key, Kranich said. He suggests that owners use a Lixit system to provide pets with water. The systems hook up to a water hose and provide cold water throughout the day. As they drink, the bowl will continue to fill back up.
Once temperatures reach above 75 degrees, Kranich recommends not leaving pets in vehicles unless the air conditioner is on and water is provided. Kranich also noted that it is a violation to leave an animal in a car or tied up outside without water.