In the North Bay, it felt like summer on Thursday. Hot temperatures and breezy conditions sent many people to the nearest beach. Firefighters say the warm weather could be speeding up the start of wildfire season.
“First hot day of the year, I’m going to get out and enjoy the water,” said Carl Schlenker from Petaluma.
Schlenker and his buddies were launching their kayaks into the Russian River in Forestville for some fun in the sun.
“We bring water, snacks, a couple of beers and sunscreen,” said Schlenker.
VIDEO: Bay Area residents flock to the coastline to enjoy summerlike weather
The Bay Area was treated with a taste of summer on Thursday as people flocked to the beaches to enjoy the warm weather.
Donna Sheldon and her friends are here too, setting up camp at Steelhead Beach for lunch – they say it’s about time things warmed up it’s a long, wet winter and spring.
“Nothing against the rain, the rain is great we need it – I was getting tired of the rain and missing the sun, it’s nice to be out,” said Steven Armstrong.