Watsonville Added To Bay Area Heat Advisory Warning Thursday

WATSONVILLE, CA — Watsonville was added to the area under a heat advisory Thursday afternoon as maximum temperatures climbed.

Previously, the Santa Cruz Mountains area was under a heat advisory, along with much of the Bay Area. Now nearly all of Santa Cruz County is covered by the heat advisory until 9 p.m.

Many inland areas in the region remain under an excessive heat warning, though Santa Cruz County has been spared from the worst of the weather.

Coastal areas are forecast to see temperatures from 75 to 95 degrees.

The weather service advises residents to:

• Remain in air conditioning.
• Limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest hours.
• Not leave kids or pets in cars.
• Stay hydrated.
• Give extra care to the elderly, kids, pets and plants.
• Be wary of hot pavement when walking dogs.
• Be wary of rip currents at the coast.
• Wear light-colored clothing with a hat.

Breaking News - additional adjustments have been made to today's heat related hazards. Today's max temps have been increased. A Heat Advisory is now in effect for the SF Bay Shoreline & N Monterey Bay (Santa Cruz) today. Local forecast at https://t.co/W1YfxSzLcY #cawx #CAHeat https://t.co/bqCV74DWWK pic.twitter.com/uJB3RceYQF
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) June 17, 2021