SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for some inland portions of the Bay Area on Friday.
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Heat watches are issued "when conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event in the next 24 to 72 hours. A Watch is used when the risk of a heat wave has increased but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain," according to the agency's website. Watches alert residents to prepare for the heat, whereas warnings or advisories call on people to take action.
According to the agency's forecast, temperatures are expected to be "near normal" on Wednesday, but will heat up on Thursday before peaking Friday.
The Excessive Heat Watch, scheduled to be in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, covers interior portions of the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains and interior Central Coast. This includes the cities of Angwin, Santa Rosa, South Santa Rosa, Napa, San Rafael, Petaluma, Novato, Rohnert Park, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Stockton, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Day Valley, San Jose, Blackhawk, Greenfield and King City. Daytime temperatures could reach as high as 103 degrees at some inland locations, the agency said.
The alert was issued to give heat sensitive individuals time to plan accordingly. Officials said the conditions will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those participating in outdoor activities.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check on relatives or neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles, officials added.
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