We don’t like stating the obvious but it should be apparent that we’re in a hot spell and will be for the next couple of days and parts of the weekend.
Contra Costa Health Services has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for county residents. Here’s some information you may find helpful:
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) recommends that everyone take steps to stay safe and healthy in the hot weather, with triple-digit temperatures throughout much of the county today and Thursday.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through 8 p.m. Thursday for parts of Contra Costa, with forecasted temperatures as high as 106 degrees in cities such as Concord and Brentwood.
Stay inside in an air-conditioned space during the hottest parts of the day, if possible. Indoor, air-conditioned public spaces such as libraries, indoor malls and community centers are good options – in Contra Costa, call 211 for information about air-conditioned spaces to stay cool near you.
“Many schools are starting this week, stay safe and follow our health advice. Avoid strenuous exercise or outdoor work during peak hours. Wear appropriate clothing and drink more water than you think you need,” said Dr. Rohan Radhakrishna, Contra Costa County Deputy Health Officer.
Avoid sugary or alcoholic beverages.
If you must go out, avoid strenuous activity, such as running or heavy exercise, during the hottest part of the day. Take frequent breaks, stay in shade when possible, and wear appropriate clothing. Light-colored, loose-fitting clothing with a hat and sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher is recommended.
Never leave children or pets in a parked car, especially in hot weather. The temperature inside a parked car can rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes, even with the window cracked, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
At home, keep cool in an air-conditioned space by drawing shades and blinds and keeping windows and doors shut, and by keeping off the stove and electrical appliances when possible.
Anyone in Contra Costa who is experiencing homelessness can connect with services via 211.
Visit cchealth.org/heatfor more information about staying healthy in hot weather, including tips for staying cool and information about heat illness. Visit weather.govfor an up-to-date forecast for your area from the National Weather Service.
Pushing 102 in Concord.
I can feel it through my shoes.
Do high temperatures make people drive like idiots? Guy in a F150 just rode my bumper for a mile and flipped me off when he finally passed. I’m in the slow lane.
Don’t know if there’s any science to back the theory, Marcus, but we wouldn’t be surprised.
Honestly, sometimes I think these public agencies think that we are stupid. Any idiot knows to stay out of the sun to drink water to wear light clothing and to try to stay in the cool. Although maybe the public has really been dumbed down so much in recent years and are stupid…..as I just saw a guy in a hoodie today with the hood over his head.
We take your point GT and are loathe to issue “common sense” admonitions about keeping kids and dogs out of hot cars and to take common sense steps to avoid heat exposure – and then the heat exposure cases start stacking up.
The public agencies are doing their job. Some people need reminders. There is no harm in reminding the general public.
I’m going with Dumbed Down for $200 please Alex…..
Wanted to quit work and leave for home early — only the house doesn’t have aircon and work does!
Went by the bank but I think their gtemperature sign is broken!! Off the charts!!
ayayaannnnd the power just wernt out…. grrrrrr!!
Supposed to be about 108 in Danville …. but it’s a dry heat.
108…That means the State Fair is just around the corner! Woohoo!
106 here. Send ice cream.
That’s it I’m moving. I can get this kind of heat in Phoenix.
What global warming? I think I can cook an egg on our sidewalk