Bay Area Heat Watch Upgraded To Advisory Amid Dangerous Highs

BAY AREA, CA — The heat watch in effect for the Bay Area starting Monday has been upgraded to a heat advisory, as a heat wave sweeping the region unleashes brutally hot weather, especially in inland areas.

Temperatures will be in the 90s across much of the region Monday, amid sunny skies and winds that will keep coastal areas cooler, according to the National Weather Service. The heat advisory, in effect starting 11 a.m., will be in place through 7 p.m. Thursday.

The heat wave will peak on Tuesday, with record to near-record temperatures possible, especially inland, according to the NWS.

HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED
Valid: 11 AM Monday through Thurs. at 7 PM. Hottest days will be Tues. & Wed.
Coasts: 70s-low 80s
Shorelines: 80s-90s
Inland: 90s-100s
Stay weather aware and stay safe.#CAwx pic.twitter.com/MoyuZuALBv
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) May 24, 2020

"This is not just another typical heat wave," the NWS wrote in its forecast discussion Sunday, citing the holiday weekend and that this will be the season's first extended heat event. Some inland residents may head to the coast to seek relief, only to find that some beaches and parks remain closed due to the coronavirus crisis, the NWS noted.

As of Sunday's forecast, triple-digit highs were expected Tuesday in cities including Concord, Napa and Fairfield. Highs will reach 99 degrees in Livermore and Santa Rosa, 97 in San Jose and 91 in San Francisco, according to the NWS.

On Wednesday, coastal temperatures will cool slightly while the weather inland will stay just as hot, or even slightly warmer, the NWS forecasts. By Thursday, temperatures will cool slightly near the coast by the afternoon, while the weather inland will remain hot into the evening.

Be prepared for warm weather at the coast and hot weather inland on #MemorialDay. Here are Potential Heat Risks for Monday. Inland areas will experience moderate heat risk, with isolated high risk areas. A Heat Advisory for inland areas goes into effect at 11 am Monday. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/L2LNGrLcWP
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) May 25, 2020

The NWS urged residents to take care over the weekend by staying hydrated, avoiding excessive exposure to the sun and staying mindful of the signs of exhaustion and heat stroke.