Triple Digits Hit Livermore; Heat Advisory Issued

LIVERMORE, CA — July is certainly making its presence known in Livermore and across the state: temperatures are expected to climb up to triple digits Saturday in the first major heatwave of the year. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Livermore, interior portions of the East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, and interior Monterey and San Benito counties.

The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Friday until 11 p.m. Sunday.

In Livermore, temperatures are as high as 100 degrees Friday afternoon, but they feel closer to a blistering 109, according to Accuweather. Highs will reach 104 Saturday, but it will feel like 107. Triple digit weather will continue into Sunday, with a high of 101 projected, which will feel closer to 101.

Temperatures will cool off slightly Monday, when a high of 93 is projected. On Independence Day, a high of 91, which will feel more like 95, is projected. Temperatures will revert back to the lower 80s by the end of the week.

The inner East Bay can expect the highest temperatures, but the heatwave is baking most of California. San Jose, Fremont, Santa Rosa and Napa can all expect temperatures in the 90s, while Los Angeles is expected to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s.

The National Weather Service recommends the following safety tips to a public accustomed to a cooler-than-usual winter and spring:

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Avoid spending time outside if possible, and stay out of the sun
• Know the signs of heat stroke, which include a throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, fever, strong pulse, fainting, and more
• Keep the air conditioning on
• Wear loose and lightweight clothing
• Never leave young children or pets unattended in a vehicle

The community is welcome to escape the heat at any of its libraries:

• Civic Center Library: Open until 6 p.m. Friday, 10-5 Saturday, 10-6 Sunday
• Rincon Library: Open until 5 p.m. Friday, closed weekends