Red Flag Warning Issued for Parts of SoCal, Heat Advisory for Interior Bay Area

Southern California is preparing for a significant heatwave and potential monsoonal lightning later this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the interior Bay Area, effective from Thursday morning through Friday night, with temperatures expected to reach the 90s. Concord is projected to see a high of 107 degrees, while San Francisco will remain cooler at 78 degrees. Additionally, a Red Flag Warning has been issued for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties due to favorable conditions for wildfire growth. Lightning strikes are a concern, prompting authorities to take necessary precautions.

The advisory highlights the urgency for residents in affected areas to remain vigilant. As temperatures are forecasted to cool slightly by Friday, San Francisco's high is expected to drop to 70 degrees by Saturday. The heatwave underscores the ongoing challenges faced by fire-prone regions in California.