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Many parts of the East Bay were in the triple digits Wednesday, but Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far and with that comes fire danger.

Several cooling centers will be open this week in the Bay Area as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and an excessive heat warning.

New research is showing that if electric cars on the road continues to grow we could have substantial health impacts in California. In fact, with California on it’s current trend and population it would be on track for some of the largest health benefits.

The latest update on the drought is no surprise as we are expecting it to just get worse into the Summer. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri reports.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri examines why ‘The Blob’ is making a return.

The drought continues to grow with 26.04% of California now in an exceptional drought.

NBC Bay Area’s Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri talks about the California drought and what that could mean for the Bay Area. Also, he predicts how long this could last and if we will be able to predict them in the future.

California’s reservoirs are shrinking quickly as a drought grips the western United States

With hotter temperatures and drier seasons, Bay Area wildfires are becoming more intense — and this upcoming fire season will likely be no different.

This trend of below average rain has not only happened this year but it’s becoming more and more common.

A heat advisory will be in effect from noon to 9 p.m. in areas of the Bay Area due to triple-digit temperatures.

When the temperatures begin to rise, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do to keep you and your loved ones safe. Here are some tips.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri has more on the fog returning for the morning and the comfortable afternoon on the way in your 7 day Microclimate Forecast.