Northern California Heat Wave Raises Wildfire Risk Ahead of Bay Area World Cup Match
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Brian K Sullivan
Summary
Northern California is experiencing high temperatures and gusty winds that are elevating wildfire risk and causing power outages for thousands. The hot weather is expected to persist through the weekend as the Bay Area prepares to host its first FIFA World Cup match on Saturday in Santa Clara, where temperatures are forecast to reach about 88°F (31°C) for the Qatar vs. Switzerland match, with readings climbing into the 90s elsewhere and exceeding 100°F in some inland valleys.
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bskyNorthern California Heat Wave Raises Wildfire Risk Ahead of Bay Area World Cup Matchbloomberg.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledTemperatures are forecast to reach about 88F (31C) in Santa Clara when Qatar faces Switzerland
readings could climb into the 90s elsewhere around the San Fransisco Bay and exceed 100F in some inland valleys
High temperatures and gusty winds are elevating wildfire risk across Northern California through Thursday
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