Weather Service Warns Heat Wave Could Cook Bay Area Over Weekend
While the National Weather Service stopped short of issuing a heat advisory this week, there's concern the Bay Area may see another heatwave this weekend.
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While the National Weather Service stopped short of issuing a heat advisory this week, there's concern the Bay Area may see another heatwave this weekend.
As the clock ticked past 9 p.m. Thursday, Pacific Gas and Electric customers who had been warned earlier in the evening to anticipate possible rotating power outages could breathe a little easier -- and keep their air conditioners humming -- as the region sweltered under a record heat wave.
The Bay Area and the state were set to sizzle this week with forecast temperatures in the triple digits in some inland areas, forecasters predicted.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents along the San Francisco Bay Area coast of 50mph wind gusts coming Wednesday afternoon, which increases the threat of wildfires.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Bay Area from 8 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday because of gusts that could reach speeds of up to 55 mph at higher elevations.
A frost advisory was issued for the North Bay Valleys as temperatures were expected to dip into the upper 20s and low 30s.
The National Weather Service is forecasting windy weather coming to the Bay Area later this week that could topple trees and cause power outages.
A marine weather warning is in effect for the Northern California coast due to strong winds and rain, until Wednesday at 3 a.m.
The Bay Area enjoyed a reprieve from winter weather over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, with clear sunny skies, and temperatures in the 70s, with light breezy conditions at lower elevations.
A high surf advisory went into effect at 8 a.m. Friday for the Pacific Ocean coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County, and will be effective until 6 a.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service said.
The National Weather Service is warning of a high risk of sneaker waves in the Bay Area starting Tuesday evening and lasting through Wednesday night.
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The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the Northern California coast.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning of hazardous conditions Monday and Tuesday along the coastline of Northern California.
Visitors at Northern California beaches should be especially vigilent over the next 48 hours after a warning from the National Weather Service (NOA).
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District circulated a notice Sunday afternoon saying, "County residents in areas susceptible to wildland fire may want to consider relocating ahead of this (high wind) event."
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the Bay Area for early next week, as forecasters warn of "critical to extreme" conditions due to strong winds and low humidity.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for fire-weary North Bay communities on Monday, as forecasters predict bursts of gusty offshore winds, along with continued dry conditions.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of the North Bay and East Bay, along with the Santa Cruz Mountains starting Wednesday, as the National Weather Service warns of "critical fire weather conditions."
A Red Flag warning remains in effect Monday as crews battle fires in Wine Country, while the entire Bay Area deals with another day of hot temperatures during a late September heat wave.
The National Weather Service has extended a beach hazards statement through 8 p.m. Friday for the Bay Area.
Weather will pose a danger to Bay Area residents with a higher risk for rip currents and big surf at beaches in addition to an already announced weekend Fire Weather Watch starting Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Fire officials are concerned over forecast triple digit temperatures and gusty winds that are expected to increase fire danger this weekend in the Bay Area.
The dry, hot conditions have prompted officials to issue a fire weather advisory for the Oakland Hills for the weekend.
The Bay Area National Weather Service office on Tuesday morning issued a Fire Weather Watch for portions of the North and East Bay this weekend.
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