San Rafael Under Excessive Heat Watch Labor Day Weekend

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Planning outdoor festivities this Labor Day weekend in Marin County? You might want to rethink those plans, as the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for much of the San Francisco Bay Area, including Marin.

The excessive heat watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. Saturday to 9 p.m. Monday for the interior Bay Area and interior Central Coast, including San Rafael. Hot and dry conditions are in the forecast as high pressure builds over the Bay Area.

"Daytime temperatures for inland areas will gradually warm on Friday, but the peak of the heat will occur over the weekend and Labor Day," forecasters said.

Interior parts of the region could see temperatures as high as 105 degrees, while much of the Bay Area is expected to stay between 85 to 95 degrees, according to the NWS. High temperatures along the coastal areas are expected between 65 to 80 degrees.

The NWS warned residents to be wary of heat exhaustion or heat stroke after spending prolonged time outdoors.

"People most vulnerable include those who are spending a significant amount of time outdoors, those without air conditioning, young children, the elderly, and those with chronic ailments," officials said.

Officials advised residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. The NWS also reminded residents that young children and pets should be never be left unattended in vehicles, with interiors able to reach deadly temperatures in minutes.