Suisun City Under Heat Advisory, Warning This Weekend: NWS

SOLANO COUNTY, CA -- With high temperatures expected to be at or above the 100-degree mark for the next several days in the North Bay, a National Weather Service heat advisory was slated to be in effect from noon Saturday until noon Sunday. According to NWS, from noon Sunday through 8 p.m. Tuesday, the area will be under an excessive heat watch.

This weekend's advisory and warning area stretches across the North Bay -- including throughout the communities of the Carquinez Strait and Delta, and the Southern Sacramento Valley.

Residents -- particularly the young, elderly and other sensitive groups -- are advised to not only take health precautions for themselves, but also for their pets and livestock.

"The rapid increase in temperatures may not provide adequate time for acclimation to the heat, further increasing risk of heat-related illnesses in the impacted areas," NWS stated. "... Pets, crops and livestock may demand extra care through the warm and dry weather."

With this type of heat also comes an increased risk of wildfires, forecasters advised.

Sunday is currently forecast to be the warmest day of this heat streak, with some local areas at or above triple-digit temperatures or up to 20 degrees above normal.

What is a heat advisory?

A heat advisory, according to the NWS, "means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. Very hot temperatures can create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible."

What is an excessive heat warning?

An excessive heat warning, according to the NWS, "means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a DANGEROUS SITUATION in which heat illnesses are likely.

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

"Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

"Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes."

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