It'll Be a Hot Time in The Ol' Town This Weekend

Temperatures in the Bay Area are expected to climb this weekend, according to the National Weather Service, and the the Belmont Fire Department cautions that high temperatures and drier-than-normal conditions could pose a fire danger.

The lack of winter rains has resulted in dry conditions across the state. Fire officials have advised that this year is likely to go down as one of the driest ever.

"After a brief period of unseasonably wet weather another major change is in store for the Bay Area that will bring very hot and well above normal temperatures. Unlike the last heat event, which lasted for a day or two, this heat event is anticipated to last for several days," fire officials said in a statement Wednedsay. 

Temperatures will start to warm up this weekend and the trend will continue into next week.  The hottest days being Sunday and Monday, with highs in Belmont approaching 90 degrees.

Coastal readings will be significantly cooler during this event, but still above normal. 

Fire officials say these hot temperatures will pose health risks for sensitive populations and outdoor activities and will cause critical fire weather conditions.

Belmont Deputy Fire Chief Gaffney noted, “We are seeing conditions in our hills and canyons now that we normally won’t see until September.”