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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AccuWeather has tips for making it through a prolonged heat wave.
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