The South Bay was one of the hottest spots in the Bay Area on Friday during a second consecutive day of high temperatures.
until SAT 11:00 PM PDT, San Francisco County, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley including San Jose, Northern Monterey Bayhottest spotsWhile engaged in a game of pick-up basketball, Youssef Daoud hoped for some respite from the blazing sun.
Dr. Alison Bridger, an atmospheric scientist and professor at San Jose State University, explained, "It comes from air that’s up high in altitude that compresses. And it’s a little bit like when you pump air into a bicycle tire, it heats up."The direct sunlight posed challenges for some people working outdoors. A mail carrier advised wearing appropriate clothing for such conditions while his delivery rounds.
The National Weather Service extended a heat advisory that was set to expire on Saturday, while Santa Clara County officials provided eight libraries as cooling centers. Meteorologists said the sizzle would start to lose its sting by the end of the weekend, with Mother Nature showing mercy from the rising mercury.
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