SAN FRANCISCO (NewsNation/KRON) — An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for parts of the Bay Area beginning Friday at noon, according to the National Weather Service.
The watch is in effect through Sunday, August 16 at 7 p.m.
The areas affected include:
- Portions of Santa Clara County
- Portions of Contra Costa County
- Alameda County
- Monterey County
- San Benito County
The NWS warns that the hottest temperatures are expected over the weekend reaching triple digits which can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Those at higher risk of having these types of heat-related illnesses are those outside for a long amount of time, those who do not have air conditioning, children, the elderly, and those with chronic ailments.
The NWS advises residents to:
- Limit outdoor strenuous activities during the hottest time of the day
- Do not leave kids or pets in vehicles
- Stay in air-conditioned areas
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Extra care for pets, crops, and livestock
- Watch for hot pavement when walking dogs
- When at the coast, beware of rip currents
An updated list of cooling centers around the Bay Area can be found here.
