Jinshan, Alameda…High temperature warning for many Bay Area counties begins to cool down on Monday
On Sunday, the Bay Area experienced a significant surge in temperatures, prompting scientists to anticipate a cooldown beginning on Monday. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the National Weather Service issued heat advisories for several counties, including San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara, warning of “dangerous heat” conditions that could see temperatures soar to 105°F.
Meteorologists have underscored the risks associated with these high temperatures, particularly during popular weekend events such as the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park, the outdoor Oaktoberfest beer festival in Oakland, and the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the Arizona Cardinals.
As the 49ers took the field that afternoon, temperatures ranged from 90°F to 100°F, making it one of the hottest home games in the team’s history. Offshore winds stifled coastal breezes, causing downtown temperatures to breach 90°F and pushing coastal areas into the 80s.
Forecasters reported that San Francisco and Oakland reached maximum temperatures of 92°F, while Half Moon Bay recorded 87°F and Santa Rosa hit 86°F.
Inland regions experienced even more extreme heat, with Walnut Creek, Concord, Novato, and San Rafael reporting highs between 100°F and 105°F.
Looking ahead, meteorologists predict that Monday will mark the beginning of a temperature decline. They noted, “We won’t see an abrupt drop in temperatures; it will be a gradual decrease throughout the week.”
On Saturday, San Francisco recorded a high of 95°F, tying the year’s record. San Rafael and Oakland also broke daily temperature records that day, reaching 106°F and 97°F, respectively.
