Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Berkeley CA

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
1044 PM PDT Thu Oct 3 2024

CAZ508-510-512>515-042100-
/O.CON.KMTR.EH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-241006T0600Z/
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-East Bay Interior Valleys-
Santa Cruz Mountains-Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-East Bay Hills-
1044 PM PDT Thu Oct 3 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105.

* WHERE...San Francisco Bay Shoreline, East Bay Interior Valley,
  Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley, Santa Lucia
  Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, Mountains of San
  Benito and Interior Monterey County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
  potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Major HeatRisk (level 3 of 4) in the
  valleys. Extreme HeatRisk (level 4 of 4) in the mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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