…Extended Heat Friday through Wednesday across the San Francisco Bay Area Interior and Central Coast Interior…
.A long-duration heatwave will impact the region from Friday through at least Wednesday of next week. Excessive heat will target interior locations for the full duration of the heat event, with persistent daily afternoon highs in the upper 90s to mid 100s across the interior. Drastic temperature differences will exist from the coast to the interior and communities just a few to several miles inland may experience rapid warming into the upper 80s to 90s on individual days. In addition, minimal overnight relief is expected for locations above 1000 feet where warm overnight lows will hover in the upper 60s to upper 70s. Due to the long duration of this event, accumulating heat stress will be a significant impact on the general public, pets, vegetation, and livestock across the region, particularly those sensitive to the heat. Relatively cooler conditions are expected to persist near the immediate coast with highs in the 70s to low 80s.
* WHAT…Locally hottest temperatures are forecast for these areas on Friday with highs in the 90s to locally 100s.
* WHERE…North Bay Interior Valleys, San Francisco Bay Shoreline and Santa Cruz Mountains. Areas of greatest concern are areas away from the immediate coast in the San Francisco Bay Shoreline and northernmost portions of the North Bay valleys.
* WHEN…From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Elevated heat will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable populations and those working outdoors or in areas without air conditioning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Friday is forecast to be the warmest day for the North Bay valleys, San Francisco Bay shoreline, and Santa Cruz mountains. Additional heat advisories may be warranted throughout the duration of the event. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heatstroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
