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The National Weather Service has announced there is an excessive heat watch for the inland areas of the San Francisco Bay Area as it begins to heat up Thursday and peak on Friday.
Temperatures will reach between 93 to 105 degrees with the heat advisory between 11:00 am Friday until 10:00 pm.
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions
Issued By
San Francisco/Monterey – CA, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Interior portions of the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains and interior Central Coast
Description
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY… WHAT…Hot conditions with daytime temperatures from 93 to 105. Overnight lows in the 60s in the valleys with 70s in the hills. WHERE…Interior portions of the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains and interior Central Coast. WHEN…From Friday morning through Friday evening.
IMPACTS…Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The combination of warm nights and hot days will be most prevalent on Friday. This heat event is forecast to be fairly short in duration with Friday being the hottest day for the interior portions of the Bay Area and Central Coast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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 heat stroke. 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. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
