Temperatures forecast to be above 100 degrees as heat wave builds. Cooling centers opened
Posted on October 1, 2024 by Sonoma Sun
A current, late season heat wave has hit the North Bay, and the County of Sonoma has announced that a cooling center will be available in the the Sonoma Valley at the City of Sonoma Public Library 755 W Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476 from Tuesday 10/01 – Wednesday 10/02 during normal business hours (close at 8 p.m.).
- The criteria determining when the county opens a cooling center includes meeting the following conditions:
- The National Weather Service issuing a Heat Risk Level 3 warning or greater for at least three consecutive days; AND
- The National Weather Service issuing an Excessive Heat Warning; and/or
- A forecast of high daytime temperatures accompanied with overnight low temperature of at least 75 degrees or higher; and/or
The California Independent System Operator issuing an Energy Emergency Alert 2 or Alert 3 electrical emergency.
Temperatures are forecast to reach 102 degrees in Sonoma both Tuesday and Wednesday.