spare the air alert

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air alert through Monday because of triple-digit temperatures forecasted for much of the region that is expected to combine with vehicle exhaust to create unhealthy levels of smog.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri tracks the incoming heat and where it reaches 103 degrees in your Microclimate Forecast.

Lingering smoke from wildland fires in Northern California, combined with a one-day heat wave in the forecast has resulted in a Spare the Air Alert for the Bay Area on Tuesday.

Meteorologist Kari Hall has details on where high temps will soar above 100 and the return of monsoon moisture in the Microclimate Forecast.

You’ve seen it in your phone’s weather app, and we use it on TV: a color-coded scale where low numbers mean clean air and high numbers mean dirty air. As fire season continues in the Bay Area, here’s what the numbers and colors mean, and how they’re calculated.

The Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park will impact the air quality in the Bay Area, according to air district officials.

A heat advisory for much of the Bay Area takes effect at 10 a.m. Tuesday, and air quality officials have issued a Spare the Air alert for smog in the region. Kari Hall and Bob Redell report.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri tracks the incoming hot 100s. Plus, when a slight chance of thunderstorms returns in your 7 day Microclimate Forecast.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a Spare the Air alert for smog on Tuesday.

High pressure will bring more Summer-like temps especially for the inland valleys again on Sunday and also contribute to the continuation of unhealthy for sensitive groups air quality in the inland East Bay for a Spare the Air alert. Rob Mayeda is tracking your microclimate forecast.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri has more on the great weekend weather with some isolated heat. Plus, when it gets much colder with a few shower chances in your 7 day Microclimate Forecast.

Meteorologist Kari Hall has a look at the hot and dry weekend conditions ahead in the Microclimate forecast.

A Spare the Air alert has been extended through Sunday due to rising levels of vehicle smog amid high temperatures and lack of wind across the Bay Area.

Hazy skies are in store for the Bay Area due to high temperatures, wildfire smoke and car exhaust, prompting air district officials to announce a Spare the Air Alert for smog on Tuesday. Kari Hall and Bob Redell report.

Meteorologist Kari Hall has an update on the Spare the Air Alert and hot temperatures in the Microclimate forecast.

Hazy skies are in store for the Bay Area due to high temperatures, wildfire smoke and car exhaust, prompting air district officials to announce a Spare the Air Alert for smog on Tuesday.

Meteorologist Kari Hall has an update on the red flag warning and high temperatures in the Microclimate forecast.

Temperatures will be a bit higher across inland areas, and a Spare the Air alert is in effect because of surface air pollution. Vianey Arana has your Microclimate Forecast.

Many Bay Area residents were able to enjoy Labor Day under clear, blue skies. The downside is the Spare the Air alert, which in combination with car pollution and heat, can be dangerous for the lungs. Scott Budman reports.

Air district officials extended a Spare the Air alert through Monday and urged Bay Area residents to avoid driving during the holiday weekend to lessen the buildup of smog. Vianey Arana reports.