A heat wave that’s expected to sizzle the Bay Area well into next week brought more high temperature records this week.
At San Francisco International Airport, a high of 87 degrees on Thursday toppled the previous record of 85 set on July 4, 1973, according to the National Weather Service.
And in San Rafael, a high of 98 degrees tied the previous record set July 4, 2013. It’s the third day in a row for record-high temperatures in San Rafael, with 103 on Tuesday and 100 on Wednesday. Those highs beat records set in 1991 and 2001, respectively.
Elsewhere around the Bay Area, records this week included 110 in Livermore on Wednesday, topping 109 on July 3, 2001; and 105 in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, beating a record of 103 on July 2, 1970.
Extremely hot conditions in the region are forecast through the middle of next week. The peak of the heat wave is expected on Saturday, and higher locations in southern Monterey and San Benito counties may see temperatures of 115 degrees.
Temperatures along the immediate shoreline coast will be cooler, in the 60s and 70s. At other locations, however, the weather service advises staying inside in an air conditioned environment between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Most of the region is under an excessive heat warning or heat advisory though 11 p.m. July 10.
“Suspend unnecessary outdoor activities during the extreme heat, but if you must be outdoors, take frequent breaks in the shade or AC and drink cool water,” the weather service said in an advisory.
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