Bay Area temperatures are expected to climb into triple-digit highs for the first time this year, elevating fire weather concerns as gusty winds pick up across the region.
The heat is expected to arrive sometime around Tuesday afternoon, Dial Hoang, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s Bay Area office, told SFGATE over the phone. Most parts of the Bay Area will see daytime highs soar into the upper 70s and lower 80s, while inland valleys will likely surpass 100 degrees. Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week as an upper level trough generates temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal for this time of year.
“In terms of heat-related illnesses, we’re looking at a moderate risk, especially for sensitive populations,” Hoang said. People are encouraged to “drink plenty of water, take cooling breaks in the shade or indoors” and avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, between 3 and 5 p.m…