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Excessive Heat Watch issued in Bay Area as temperatures expected to reach triple digits

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:

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:

An updated list of cooling centers around the Bay Area can be found here.