Latest conditions and forecasts as of 4PM PDT:
INFORMATION BELOW ORIGINALLY POSTED BY NYCTWCjunkie
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in San Francisco on May 15, 2008AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.This excessive heat warning is being issued utilizing the new heat health warning system. It is specific to the areas included in
this heat warning. It is targeted at the elderly or infirmed, who might be much more sensitive to heat and thus at greater risk.
Individuals who fall into this category should be especially careful by drinking plenty of water and seeking a cooler location
for the day if no air conditioning is available. It is very important that friends or relatives check frequently on those who might
be prone to heat sensitivity.
Also, never leave children, elderly or pets unattended in enclosed vehicles, even for a short time.
Temperatures quickly rise to life-threatening levels even when the windows are partially opened.Other nearby observations (originally posted by NYCTWCjunkie)downtown San Francisco (Van Ness Station)
(at 4:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time)
102°
scattered clouds
Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 19%
Dew Point: 50°
Wind: NNW at 8 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.82 inches (falling)
Ceiling: Unlimited
Hayward, CA96°
sunny
Wind: W at 10 MPH
Tonight's forecast:
Palo Alto, CA100°
partly cloudy
Wind: N at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Visibility: 50 miles
Tonight's forecast:
Half Moon Bay, CA77°
scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Tonight's forecast: Clear. Low around 58°.
San Jose, CA98°
overcast
Wind: WNW at 7 MPH
Tonight's forecast:
Stockton, CA98°
fair
Wind: NW at 13 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Heat Index: 96°
Tonight's forecast: Clear. Low around 61°.
Alameda, CA101°
scattered clouds
Wind: NW at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Berkeley, CA94°
scattered clouds
Wind: NE at 8 MPH, gusting to 15 MPH
Heat Index: 90°
Daly City, CA77°
scattered clouds
Wind: SSW at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 78°
Mountain View, CA98°
sunny
Wind: Variable at 5 MPH
Napa, CA100°
sunny
Wind: NNE at 1 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Pacifica, CA82°
scattered clouds
Wind: WNW at 5 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
San Mateo, CA98°
scattered clouds
Wind: N at 2 MPH, gusting to 5 MPH
Heat Index: 93°
Santa Clara, CA101°
overcast
Wind: NW at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Santa Rosa, CA99°
scattered clouds
Wind: NE at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Sausalito, CA88°
scattered clouds
Wind: SSE at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 85°
Sunnyvale, CA98°
sunny
Wind: Variable at 3 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
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NYCTWCjunkie: Today, 11:40 AM