MONTEREY – The Bay Area is expected to heat up as the work week comes to a close and the region continues to experience conditions that make it easy for fires to start and spread, according to the National Weather Service forecast office in Monterey.
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From Thursday to Saturday, the East Bay and South Bay will see moderate risk for heat-related illnesses for pets, livestock and people who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration, the weather service said in a briefing. Similar conditions are expected Friday and Saturday in the North Bay.
The forecast during those periods calls for temperatures in the mid-90s to near 105 degrees in the East Bay, in the upper 80s to near 100 degrees in the North Bay, and in the mid-80s to near 90 degrees in San Jose, according to the weather service. Highs in the southern end of the Santa Clara Valley could reach into the 90s.
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Through the end of the week, the East Bay will also see near critical fire weather conditions at elevations over 1,000 feet, while the North Bay will see elevated fire weather conditions at elevations over 1,000 feet, the weather service said. Along with hot inland temperatures, the forecast in those areas calls for low daytime humidity, moderate afternoon winds, and moderate to locally poor humidity recovery.
Tuesday offered a sneak peek of what’s to come later this week, with Concord and Livermore both recording highs of 95 degrees and San Jose a high of 84 degrees. The weather service also extended a heat advisory for parts of the East Bay and South Bay until 10 p.m.
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