An excessive heat watch has been issued for large parts of the inland Bay Area for much of the weekend.
Temperatures will range from 95 to 105 degrees in Concord, Livermore and other parts of Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties, according to the National Weather Service.
From 11 a.m. Saturday until 11 p.m. on Sunday, experts warn that there is an increased risk of heat exhaustion and stroke.
--️ Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for inland areas from Saturday morning to Sunday evening. Highs from 95-105 combined with warm overnight lows will impact those sensitive to the heat. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/FKmG0ZYQsK
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) July 25, 2019People should limit their time outdoors, drink fluids and linger in air-conditioned areas whenever possible, the weather service said. Parents and guardians should not leave children or pets in cars while dog owners should be aware that hot sidewalks could hurt the paws of their animals.
