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Bay Area Heatwave Persists: Advisory Extended Through Thursday
5 Oct
Summary
- Heat advisory extended through Thursday evening due to ongoing high temperatures.
- Inland areas could see temperatures ranging from mid-90s to 105 degrees.
- Ozone concerns lead to an extended Spare the Air Alert through Monday.
An extended heat advisory remains in effect for much of the Bay Area and Central Coast, now lasting until 10 p.m. Thursday, October 8. This advisory encompasses all nine Bay Area counties away from the immediate coast, plus the Santa Cruz Mountains, most of San Benito County, and southern Monterey County. Inland temperatures are forecasted to range from the mid-90s to near 105 degrees, with minimal relief overnight due to weak onshore winds.
Forecasters warn that cumulative heat impacts will continue, posing a moderate risk of heat-related illnesses through Thursday. The advisory, which initially began Saturday morning, has seen multiple extensions. Officials emphasize the importance of hydration and suggest limiting strenuous activities to cooler parts of the day. They also caution against leaving children or pets in unattended vehicles.
In parallel, a Spare the Air Alert has been extended through Monday due to ozone concerns. This alert highlights the potential for respiratory irritation and the worsening of conditions like asthma and bronchitis, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with existing heart or respiratory conditions.
