Bay Area Faces Extreme Heat, Smog Alert, and Coastal Flooding
The Bay Area is experiencing a combination of extreme weather conditions, including high temperatures, smog, and minor coastal flooding. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a heat advisory is in effect through 10 p.m. Thursday, with interior temperatures ranging from 90°F to 105°F (32°C to 40°C) and coastal highs between 75°F and 90°F (24°C to 32°C). Overnight lows are expected to remain in the mid-60s to 70s (18°C to 21°C). Additionally, a Spare the Air alert has been issued by the Bay Area Air District due to unhealthy ozone levels, particularly in the Eastern Zone and Santa Clara Valley. Coastal flooding is forecasted in low-lying areas near San Francisco, San Pablo, and Monterey bays, with tides reaching up to 5.7 feet above sea level at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. The minor coastal flooding alert remains active until 1 a.m. Thursday.