Seasonably warm -- but not too warm -- weather will continue in the northern Sacramento Valley into early next week. Redding will see a high temperature today around 96 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. That's a bit below the average high in Redding on this date of 99 degrees. Winds out

A lightning-sparked Lassen County wildfire grew to 7,000 acres Wednesday.

The northern Sacramento Valley will keep enjoying relatively temperate late July weather at least through Saturday. Afternoon temperatures in Redding today will peak around 96 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The average high temperature in Redding on this date is 99 degrees. The record

Cooler weather this week has helped firefighters make progress on some 194 lightning-sparked fires that have burned 900 acres in far northeastern California.

Cooler weather helped firefighters make progress Tuesday on some 180-plus lightning-sparked blazes in far northeastern California.

Relatively mild weather – for late July – will continue in the northern Sacramento Valley today through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The Redding area will see temperatures peak this afternoon around 94 degrees. The average high in Redding on this date is 99 degrees and the record hi

Northern Sacramento Valley temperatures will feel fairly mild this afternoon compared to what we've seen the past few weeks, according to the National Weather Service. Redding's forecast high today of 95 degrees is cooler than normal for this time of year. The average high on this date in Redding is 99 degrees.

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Afternoon temperatures will fall back to late July norms in the northern Sacramento Valley after a mini heat wave this past weekend. Redding will top out today at 100 degrees, which is the normal high for the date. The municipal airport so far has recorded 17 triple-digit afternoons this month and 20 since summer

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service this afternoon for east central Shasta County and west central Lassen County.

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Redding should see lots of sun today and a high temperature near 105 degrees, officials with the National Weather Service is Sacramento say. Isolated thunderstorms, however, are likely over the mountains of interior Northern California today and the weather service has issued a hazardous weather warning that covers a wide

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Sunday, as high heat and isolated thunderstorms threaten Northern California this weekend. The weather service warns to expect "significant rainfall" with some of the storms. Isolated mountain thunderstorms should continue Sunday and Monday. "Some may contain

Crank up the air conditioner. Redding is expected to see today a high temperature near 106 degrees, officials with the National Weather Service in Sacramento say. Meanwhile, Saturday’s high is expected to be near 108 degrees, while Sunday should see a high near 106. The National Weather Service has also issued a fire weat

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The high temperature in the Redding should hit triple digits daily through Sunday. Today's high should be 102 degrees, Friday's 103, Saturday 104 and Sunday 100, according to the National Weather Service. Monday will bring a drop to highs in the mid 90s that is expected to last throughout next week. Winds are expected to

The weather has finally gotten hot enough for the annual Sunset Through the Trees running series. The collection of eight races in seven weeks kicks off Tuesday, July 27, at Lake Redding Park. The series of 4- to 6-mile races continues every Tuesday evening through September 7. It also includes the Saturd

Redding residents will see sunny skies today and a high temperature near 97 degrees, officials with the National Weather Service in Sacramento say. But the weather will heat up Thursday through Saturday. Thursday’s high temperature is expected to top out around 103 degrees, while the thermometer should rise by one degree

It’s going to be another hot and sunny day today in Redding. Today’s high temperature should be near 102 degrees, officials with the National Weather Service in Sacramento say. And it’s not going to get any much cooler throughout the week. Although Wednesday’s high should be near 99 degrees, the high is expected to

The hot weather will continue throughout the week with today’s high temperature in Redding expected to be near 102 degrees, officials with the National Weather Service in Sacramento say. Tuesday’s high temperature should be near 101 degrees, while Wednesday’s high will be around 99. The forecast for Thursday calls for

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Today is going to be sunny and hot, with a high near 102 degrees, the National Weather Service predicts. Tonight should again be clear, with a low around 68 and barely noticeable southwest wind from 5 to 9 mph. Monday will be a tad cooler with a high near 101. The rest of the week is slated to be in the upper to mid-90s.

The last of the triple-digit high temperatures should fade away by Sunday. Today, the National Weather Service predicts a high near 103 in Redding with barely noticeable breezes.

I've felt particularly listless today. E-mailed RS weather guru Scott Mobley to ask if it was my imagination or was it really humid - as well as hot - today? Scott helpfully informed me it's the dew point that's undoing...

Today is expected to be another scorcher in Redding. High temperatures should top out at 105 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service. Lows tonight shouldn't reach much cooler than 74. Saturday's forecast shows nearly identical high and low temperatures. But it's expected to cool slightly on Sunday and dr

Triple-digit heat is expected to sizzle the north state through Sunday. The high today and Saturday should hit 105 degrees, Friday should be 107 and Sunday should be 101, according to the National Weather Service. Lows each night should be close to 70 degrees. Few clouds and little wind are expected during the sunny stre

So it's the weekend and you're lounging on your couch, air conditioning blasting, TV on. You know you should really get off that couch and do some sort of exercise. A check of the weather shows it's 102 outside. What are your options? Well, you can head outside for a walk or bike ride. Or you can do exercises that will ge

The northern Sacramento Valley will be heating up after an interlude of relatively mild temperatures Tuesday. Today's temps will peak out around 98 degrees across the valley floor under mostly clear skies, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will blow out of the south up to 8 mph. Tem

Gusty breezes and cooler temperatures should make Redding a more pleasant place today. After high temperatures of more than 100 degrees on Monday, today is expected to top out at just around 92 or 93 degrees in Redding, according to the National Weather Service.

Expect triple-digit temperatures for most of this week. The National Weather Service predicts that today will reach as high as 103 degrees. Tuesday will be a bit cooler, topping out at 97 degrees. The rest of the week is expected to be more of a scorcher with temperatures reaching as high as 105 degrees on Friday and 106 o

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Expect sunny and hot weather today, with a high near 102. Tonight will be clear with a low around 70. Monday's high is expected to be around 100 and cooling to a low of 70 Monday night.

Every year when the weather gets warm, a steady stream of rafters, canoeists, kayakers and boaters use the river in droves. Most of them are well prepared with life vests and local knowledge. Most are sober.

I have been watching each day the surface of the river going by and observing the little silvery fingerling salmon feeding on the small caddis flies now that the weather has warmed.

The northern Sacramento Valley will see typical July weather this weekend through next week: mild mornings and blazing hot afternoons. Temperatures today will peak around 103 degrees across the valley floor, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will blow out of the south this afternoon up to 9 mph.

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There's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11a.m. today, otherwise mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight there's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Expect partly cloudy skies, with a low around

I took this quick shot yesterday afternoon from Lema Ranch in Redding. This classic supercell looked almost like a mushroom cloud. Mineral is about 70 miles from Redding by car, so you can just imagine the huge size of this structure in the sky. This from

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There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11a.m. today. Even with the possible showers, expect mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101, according to the National Weather Service. Low tonight around 70, with a chance of showers and partly cloudy skies.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued late this afternoon by the National Weather Service in Sacramento for southeastern Shasta County and northeastern Tehama County.

Expect sunny and hot temperatures today, with a high near 99, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds are expected to roll in tonight along with an overnight low of 67, according to the National Weather Service.

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Get used to these three words: sunny and hot. That's what the weather has been, and that's where they will be again this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

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The northern Sacramento Valley can expect another hot, rather breezy day to wrap up the Independence Day holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Afternoon temperatures should peak around 103 degrees across the valley floor. Steady north winds could blow to 17 mph with gusts to 21 mph, according to foreca

We went up to Mt Shasta again this year for Independence Day. We did the fun walk. The t-shirt color was red this year. We are a sea of red. The weather was excellent, as usual. It’s a serious run for some, and people come from around the country.

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Independence Day will bring seasonably hot temperatures and more gusty north winds to the northern Sacramento Valley, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures this afternoon will hit 100 degrees across the valley floor. Steady north winds will blow up to 16 mph, while gusts may hit 24 mph, according to foreca