High Temps To Hit Benicia: Excessive Heat Warning

BENICIA, CA — Much of Northern California, including the Carquinez Strait and Delta, have been placed under an excessive heat warning for this weekend.

The watch will be in effect from noon Friday through 9 p.m. Monday, with dangerously hot conditions forecast to return to the region, the National Weather Service Sacramento Area said Wednesday.

Valley and foothill areas are forecast to experience afternoon highs of 100 to 115 degrees; highs in the mountains are forecast from the 80s up to 105, and mountain highs will range from the 80s up to 105 degrees.

The hottest temperatures are forecast to occur on Saturday and Sunday. The potential for minor relief from the heat will arrive to the Delta and possibly Sacramento Metro Area as early as Monday.

In Benicia, high temperatures are currently forecast to reach 89 on Thursday, 94 on Friday, 97 on Saturday, 93 on Sunday and 86 on Monday.

Officials warned residents to be wary of heat exhaustion or heat stroke after spending prolonged time outdoors. People are especially vulnerable if they must spend a lot of time outside, don't have air conditioning, are older, are a young child or have chronic ailments, the weather service said.

Drink lots of water, stay out of the sun, and stay in air conditioning, the weather service said. Keep an eye on family members and neighbors.

Call 911 and immediately move into the shade if you are experiencing a heat-related illness.

Read the forecast here. See more tips for staying safe amid excessive heat from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Patch staffer Courtney Teague contributed to this report.