Major Heat Wave – Ongoing with Second Peak

Triple-digit heat continues across inland Bay Area. Heat Advisory and Elevated Fire Danger remain. Weekend heat advisory (Aug 8-9) in effect. Second peak occurring Aug 5-8. Smoke from Pacific Northwest wildfires extends air quality advisory through Friday (Aug 9), compounding health risks. A pediatrician's guide on protecting children from wildfire smoke offers actionable tips for parents. Gusty winds and near-critical fire weather. Coastal flood advisory starts Aug 8. Cooling centers active. Minor power outage in Walnut Creek/Concord restored quickly. A new article reinforces the dual threat of heat and high tides, noting specific tide timing (9:02 p.m.).