San Francisco sees hottest day of the year
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco experienced its hottest day of the year on Tuesday, with temperatures hitting the mid-90s.
Residents flocked to local beaches to escape the heat.
Berkeley's Zach Pine said the San Francisco weather was similar to Southern California's weather.
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Temperatures as high as 110 degrees expected in parts of Bay Area Wednesday
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through Wednesday night in much of the greater Bay Area because of temperatures that could reach 110 degrees in some inland locations and up to 96 degrees in downtown San Francisco, according to the National Weather Service.
Before venturing out, San Francisco's Madeleine Gerhart made sure she was prepared, saying, "I filled up my water bottle and I put on my sunscreen before I got out here."
City officials recommended staying hydrated to dodge heat-related illnesses and suggested finding air-conditioned spaces to keep cool.
Drawn by cooler temperatures, people from the hotter East Bay, including areas like Concord, which saw a high of 103 degrees, and Oakland, with its peak of 97 degrees, came to San Francisco.