Heat Wave To Hit Benicia, Vallejo: Excessive Heat Warning Issued

BENICIA, CA — An excessive heat warning goes into effect at 2 p.m. Wednesday for Benicia and surrounding areas and remains in effect through 9 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service out of Sacramento said Tuesday.

The warning applies to much of northern California, including the Southern Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta and the northern San Joaquin Valley.

"High temperatures will soar well into the triple digits by Wednesday Valley-wide with some areas in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys approaching 110 to 112 degrees for Thursday and Friday," forecasters said. "Isolated areas could get as hot as 113 degrees. These hot afternoon temperatures, combined with warm overnight lows in the upper 60s to low 80s, will produce widespread high to very high heat risk."

In Benicia, high temperatures are forecast to reach 95 degrees on Wednesday, 100 on Thursday, 91 on Friday and 85 on Saturday.

High temperatures in Vallejo are expected to reach 90 on Wednesday, 94 on Thursday, 85 on Friday and 79 on Saturday.

Here is some advice from the National Weather Service:

"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 heatstroke. 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. Heatstroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1."