WEATHER

Excessive Heat Watch issued for this weekend as dangerous triple-digit temps return to Bay Area

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

AccuWeather Forecast: Dense morning fog, afternoon sunshine

Morning fog and clouds will slowly clear to the coast leading to a sunny afternoon. Warmer weather is moving in leading to highs in the low 60s to the mid 80s.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- More heat is coming your way, Bay Area. And now, the National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Watch Monday afternoon for the region from Friday through Sunday.

Temperatures will warm gradually through the upcoming week, according to ABC7 News meteorologist Drew Tuma. The heat will be most impactful this weekend as temperatures are expected to peak during those three days.

Temperatures are expected to range from the 90s to the mid 100s.

Video in the media player is from a previous update

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By Saturday, the hottest cities will be more than 100 degrees with a similar day on Sunday.

The Coast will stay relatively comfortable, in the 60s and 70s.

Daytime relative humidity will be in the low teens inland, creating elevated fire danger.