California has been hit with heat waves for the past several weeks, and another is in store for this week in the Bay Area. While San Francisco typically enjoys cooler temperatures even during heat waves, the surrounding Bay Area can expect high temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued both a heat advisory and excessive heat warning in the Bay Area and surrounding areas.
Bay Area Weather Forecast
Interior parts of the North and South Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, and Salinas are all under a heat advisory. During the day, temperatures range from 90 to 100 degrees. The advisory states a “moderate risk” exists for people with heat sensitivity.
More extreme temperatures are expected in the East Bay Hills, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, Santa Lucia Mountains, Los Padres National Forest, Mountains of San Benito, and Interior Monterey County. An excessive heat warning was issued for these areas, with temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s expected, even reaching up to 108 degrees in some areas. According to the National Weather Service, the high temperatures are considered dangerous and could cause “life-threatening impacts, or major impacts to commerce or travel.”
The heat advisory and excessive heat warnings are predicted to end on Wednesday at 11 pm, with relief across the West Coast by Friday.
San Francisco is excluded from the heat advisory, with forecasted temperatures ranging between a low of 55 and high of 78 degrees over the next few days.
Heat Safety
There are several measures you can take to stay safe during a bad heat wave. The NWS recommends limiting exercise or physically difficult activities during an excessive heat warning. Drinking a lot of water is also recommended, as well as minimizing direct sun exposure. Pets, children, and older adults may also need extra attention during the heat. If you have a fan or air conditioner available, the NWS also recommends using them to cool down. For more information on heat safety visit the NWS website.
For more information and updated information, check the NWS website or the Bay Area NWS X account.