The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for inland parts of the Bay Area from Thursday through Tuesday next week, with temperatures in central and eastern Contra Costa County forecast to exceed 105 degrees on some days.
Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends staying inside in an air-conditioned space during the hottest part of the day, if possible. For locations and hours of air-conditioned spaces open to the public in the county, visit contracosta.ca.gov and click the Heat Safety Tips link.
Additionally, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) has extended its statewide Flex Alert, calling for a day of voluntary electricity conservation today, Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 9 p.m., due to continuing extreme temperatures pushing up energy demand and tightening available power supplies. Additional Flex Alerts could be issued through the Labor Day weekend as triple-digit temperatures are forecast across much of California and the West.
During that time, consumers are urged to conserve power by setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, if health permits, avoiding the use of major appliances, and turning off unnecessary lights. Reducing energy use during a Flex Alert can help stabilize the power grid during tight supply conditions and prevent further emergency measures, including rotating power outages. For information on Flex Alerts, and to find more electricity conservation tips, visit FlexAlert.org.
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