SAN FRANCISCO — As temperatures rise in the Bay Area, residents should limit outdoor activities, drink plenty of water and take cooling breaks Tuesday through Friday, the National Weather Service said.
According to the weather service, much of the area is under an extreme heat warning. Inland cities including Antioch, Napa and Santa Rosa will see temperatures between 32 and 43 degrees Celsius.
Temperatures remain cooler on the coast, where a heat warning is in effect, according to the weather service. However, in these areas, including San Francisco, we can still expect temperatures between 27 and 35 degrees Celsius.
The weather service said the scorching weather will continue Tuesday through Friday evening.
The weather service has issued a red flag warning for parts of the Sacramento Valley and foothills beginning Monday night. PG&E said a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event is expected early Tuesday morning that could last into Wednesday and affect about 12,000 customers in parts of eight counties.
One bright spot: limited cooling is expected tonight, according to the weather service.
Joe Merchant, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, explains that the heat will increase as the week progresses and that the nighttime lows will not offer much relief. The Fourth of July holiday adds another layer of concern.
“People tend to want to use fireworks,” Merchant said. “In fact, fireworks are not allowed at all right now because we are critically dry with the grass fuels, so any fire that starts has a chance to spread quickly.”
Near the coast, Merchant warns there is also the potential for king and flood tides
In Livermore, people are also trying to keep their furry friends safe. Evan Carlo bought his dog special socks to walk on hot sidewalks.
“In the summer, when it’s really hot, I still have to walk him, but I’m afraid he’ll burn his paws or get hurt. That’s why I bought this one about a month ago, so I can still take him outside when it’s hot,” says Carlo.
Amanda Hari contributed to this report
