The calendar says spring, but the Bay Area ha a summerlike feel this weekend, with a bonafide heatwave in the forecast.
An area of high pressure is responsible for the major warming.
Sunny clear skies will allow the region to heat up a bit each day.
In fact, record heat is expected Monday and Tuesday with a few Inland valleys reaching 90 degrees.
Sunday: A very warm day. Inland: mid 80s, Bayside near 80, & at the Coast: near 70.
Hot spots:
- WalnutCreek 88
- Gilroy 88
- Livermore 87
- Napa 86
- SanJose 84
- Oakland 81
Monday: The heat is expected to peak today with Inland valleys near 90, Bayside near 80, and at the Coast: mid 70s.
Ahead: High pressure will begin to break down through the week, allowing for the return of the cool ocean breeze by Thursday. Temps will cool by about 10 - 15 degrees by the end of the work week.