Excessive Heat Watch Issued For South Bay: NWS

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for most of the Bay Area including parts of Santa Clara County.

The heat watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Temperatures are expected to warm later this week and top out over 100 degrees Saturday and Sunday in Gilroy and reach theupper 90sin most other parts of the county, according to the NWS’ latest forecast.

“The risk for heat related illnesses is increasing,” the NWS said on the agency’s Facebook page.

“Make sure to hydrate and take cooling breaks if you'll be outdoors. Avoid activities during the heat of the day if possible.”