The Brief
- Several weather hazards are lining up across the Bay Area heading into the weekend, from wildfire smoke and dangerous beach conditions to increasing inland heat and elevated fire weather concerns.
- Here’s what residents should know before making weekend plans.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Several weather hazards are lining up across the Bay Area heading into the weekend, from wildfire smoke and dangerous beach conditions to increasing inland heat and elevated fire weather concerns.
Here’s what residents should know before making weekend plans.
Spare the Air Alert issued
The Woodside Fire in Sonoma County has prompted a Spare the Air Alert for the Bay Area for Friday. Smoke may create hazy skies and reduce air quality, particularly in the North Bay and other communities downwind of the fire.
People with asthma, heart or lung disease, older adults and young children should limit prolonged outdoor activity if smoke becomes noticeable. Everyone can help reduce pollution by limiting driving, avoiding backyard burning and postponing the use of gas-powered lawn equipment.
Beach hazards
A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Saturday at 5p.m. along the Bay Area coastline. Long-period swells generated by tropical systems in the eastern Pacific continue to produce dangerous ocean conditions, including:…