National Weather Service: Weekend Will be Toasty

By Bay City News

[Joan S. Dentler contributed to this report.]

There will be few places within the Bay Area to escape the heat this weekend, with temperatures on the rise even along the coast, a National Weather Service meteorologist said today.

High temperatures in Belmont and San Carlos are expected to reach the high 80s.

There are some areas inland such as Livermore, parts of Napa County and in the South Bay where temperatures are expected to reach triple digits this weekend, meteorologist Suzanne Sims said.

A heat advisory for inland areas will be issued Saturday at 11 a.m., and is likely to continue throughout the weekend.

Sims said the hottest day in the region will likely either be Sunday or Monday.

She said the prolonged heat wave will continue until mid-week, cooling off for the Fourth of July.

In San Francisco, where Pride festivities are occurring this weekend, temperatures will be in the 70s, Sims said.Sims said that "doesn't sound too hot, but there's no air conditioning" and advised parade-goers to pack water and be ready for sun and sweat.

Along the coast there will be a sea breeze, so "we'll see a lot of people on the beaches" attempting to cool down, Sims said.

Another option for those sweating it out in the inland areas is to visit a cooling center, many of which are opening this weekend and next week.           

Public health officials from throughout the region are advising residents to stay healthy in the sweltering temperatures. They advise staying hydrated, wearing light-colored clothing, wearing sunscreen and getting out of direct sunlight.

Animals should have plenty of water and not spend too much time outdoors. Most importantly, pet owners are reminded to never leave a pet in the car. On a warm day, conditions inside a car could prove fatal, with temperatures in a non-ventilated space reaching up to 160 degrees in mere minutes, according to humane society officials.

State officials are also warning residents to prepare for the excessive heat. More information about staying healthy, cool and hydrated is available at www.calema.ca.gov/PlanningandPreparedness/Pages/Heat.aspx.

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