Bay Area Heat Wave: Residents May Flock To Coastal Areas

BAY AREA, CA — The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch this weekend, meaning Bay Area residents seeking respite from scorching temperatures may flock to cooler coastal areas.

The watch is in place from 11 a.m. Saturday to 9 p.m. Monday, according to NWS. Hot and dry conditions are in the forecast as pressure high builds over the Bay.

Interior parts of the region could see temperatures as high as 105 degrees, while much of the Bay Area will likely stay between 85 to 95 degrees, NWS forecast. Coastal areas should see temperatures from 65 to 80 degrees.

Officials warn that people in heat watch areas should be wary of heat exhaustion or heat stroke after spending prolonged time outdoors. People are especially vulnerable if they must spend a lot of time outside, don't have air conditioning, are elderly, are a young child or have chronic ailments, NWS wrote.

Call 911 and immediately move to the shade if you are experiencing a heat-related illness.

Drink lots of water, stay out of the sun and stay in air conditioning, NWS said. Keep an eye on family and neighbors.