TIMELINE: Hottest city in Bay Area could reach 110 degrees during this extended heat wave

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Monday, July 1, 2024
AccuWeather Forecast: Heat wave brings advisories, fire risk this week
ABC7 News meteorologist Drew Tuma has your AccuWeather forecast for Monday.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A heat wave willl kick off in the Bay Area on Tuesday that will last into the weekend.

A Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect for most of the Bay Area (except for the immediate coastline).

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Highs Inland will be 100+ for the rest of the week. You want to stay hydrated and find ways to stay cool.

There is also an increased risk of fires as a Red Flag Warning goes into effect Monday night.

RED FLAG WARNING

  • Begins at 11 p.m. Monday night
  • North Bay Mountains and East Bay Hills most at risk
  • Northerly winds gusting 25mph, DANGEROUSLY low humidity at 10%
  • Highest threat is right before sunrise Tuesday morning

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HEAT WAVE BEGINS TUESDAY, LASTING 5 DAYS

  • Excessive Heat WARNING Inland means several days of 100+ heat.
  • Possible our hottest cities hit 110
  • Heat ADVISORY around the Bay shoreline for 90+ heat
  • Major to Extreme heat risk midweek

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