More extreme heat headed to the Bay Area this week

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(KRON) — Heat advisories that had previously been downgraded were revised back up to excessive heat warnings, the National Weather Service announced Tuesday. Interior portions around the Bay Area and Santa Clara Valley were upgraded to excessive heat warnings, beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday and lasting through 8 p.m. Friday.

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The NWS is warning of temperatures in the mid 90s to 110s with limited overnight cooling for Monterey and San Benito counties. Bay Area regions impacted by the excessive heat warning include:

• North Bay interior mountains
• East Bay interior valleys and hills
• Santa Clara Valley — including San Jose
• Eastern Santa Clara hills

“Hot conditions could cause life-threatening impacts or major impacts to commerce or travel,” the NWS said. “There is a high to very high risk for much of the population due to long duration heat with little to no overnight relief.”

Graphic: National Weather Service

The weather service is advising residents to prepare for dangerous heat and limit outdoor activities during the afternoon and evening.

Heat advisories remain in effect for more coastal-adjoining parts of the Bay Area from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Friday. Hot conditions in areas under advisory could cause impacts to “life, commerce, or travel,” the NWS said.

“There is a moderate to high risk to those who are heat sensitive, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration,” the NWS advised. Additionally, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air Alert for Wednesday.

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Alex Baker

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