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Excessive Heat Warning: Dangerous temperatures roast Bay Area

By and KTVU staff
Published  July 15, 2023 9:05am PDT
Severe Weather
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Triple digit heat hits Bay Area

An Excessive Heat Watch is in place until Sunday, and inland areas could hit record-breaking temperatures. KTVU's James Torrez reports from Walnut Creek.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Much of the Bay Area is under an Excessive Heat Warning this weekend. The National Weather Service said daytime temperatures will stay dangerously high through Sunday.

Experts say the further inland you go, the hotter it will get. Daytime highs are expected in thein the 70s to 90s around the bay and lower 100s inland.

Health officials stress the hot weather should be taken seriously and advise taking proper precautions. Here are some simple tips from the Centers for Disease Control to prevent any heat-related sickness:

  • Dress lightly
  • Avoid long hours outside
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Schedule outdoor activities carefully
  • Pace yourself
  • Wear sunscreen

Record heat, Spare the Air day

Weekend daytime temperatures across much of the Bay Area will stay dangerously high, with an Excessive Heat Watch in place through Sunday.

A Spare the Air alert was issued Saturday encompassing seven Bay Area counties — including San Francisco — and half of Solano and Sonoma Counties.

On Spare the Air days, people are encouraged to only do outdoor exercise in the early morning hours when smog levels are lower.

Smog can cause throat irritation and chest pain and is considered particularly harmful for children, seniors and people with respiratory and heart conditions. 

People can find out when a Spare the Air alert is in effect by registering at www.sparetheair.org, calling (800) HELP-AIR, downloading the Spare the Air app or connecting with Spare the Air on Facebook or Twitter.


 

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