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Updated:October 6, 2024 4:15 am PDT

Excessive Heat Warning EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING  
Contra Costa County

Effective: Sat, 10/5 8:35pm Severity:  Severe 
Updated: October 6, 2024 4:15 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 10/6 6:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: San Francisco Bay Shoreline - East Bay Interior Valleys - Santa Cruz Mountains - Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose - Eastern Santa Clara Hills - East Bay Hills
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 99.

* WHERE...San Francisco Bay Shoreline, East Bay Interior
Valleys, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley...including
San Jose, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, and the East Bay Hills.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related
illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration,
especially with prolonged outdoor exposure. Without effective
cooling and/or adequate hydration, heat-related illnesses
including heat stroke will be a risk to everyone.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Major (level 3 of 4) to Extreme HeatRisk
(level 4 of 4) in the mountains and nearby passes. Elsewhere,
cumulative impacts of heat will increase the risk of heat-
related illnesses.

Information:
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.