June gloom has passed and Fogust has lifted off, and just as expected, the SF Bay Area's true summer has arrived in September, and this year with a sweltering and record-breaking entrance. The Labor Day weekend came in perfect conjunction to sunny weather, though the unusually extreme heat wave has continued into the following week as a heat dome, breaking temperature records and prompting energy conservation and health precautions.

See just how you can stay safe and environmentally friendly with our information here, as well as the historic record-shattering temperatures recorded this past weekend so that you know how to stay cool, safe, and energy-efficient.

See also: How To Stay Cool During A Bay Area Heatwave

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As of Monday, September 5, several areas all around the Bay were plunged into record-setting heat, such as Livermore, Gilroy, and Santa Rosa. Livermore approached 116 degrees, which tops its highest temperature by one degree first denoted in 1950. Both Gilroy and Santa Rosa hit 112 degrees, which is a two-degree increase from records set in 2020 and 2017.

As compiled by KRON-4 News, other record-breaking temperatures in the Bay Area on monday included San Jose reaching 104, Redwood City at 107, and 100 in the typically-temperate city of Oakland.

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This heat is scheduled to continue onto Tuesday, September 6 with even greater increase. As KRON-4 meteorologist John Shrable elucidates, “after record-shattering heat yesterday, today’s temperatures are likely to be even hotter for many areas.” These areas are expected to be more inland in Walnut Creek and Danville climbing to 119 degrees, Pleasanton at 117, and Cupertino at 110 within the afternoon.

While cooler than the rest of the area, San Francisco will still simmer in 90 degrees in solidarity to the rest of the baking Bay, continuing into rest of the week before finally dropping off to "a nice cooldown this weekend," declares Shrable.

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PG&E has also issued several energy-saving tactics and Flex Alerts to conserve in the evening to help combat blackout surges. The energy service urges residents to refrain from using large appliances like dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers between 4 and 9 p.m.

Turning off unused machines such as printers and copiers at businesses at the end of the day can also help, as well as any other unneeded power strips, lights, and thermostats, which should be set to 78 degrees or higher if possible.

Keeping your home shady with blinds down is also a cost-effective way to keep your home cool without overbearing the energy grid with high-blasting air conditioning, which could contribute to power outages. More tips can be found at PG&E's website in the "Save Energy and Money" section.

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As for your personal health, staying hydrated is one of the most vital ways to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke. PG&E will also establish cooling centers around the Bay for residents to find reprieve and relief, and various metro lines will even offer free cool transportation.

For those with pets, it's crucial to walk them outside early in the morning or evening when it's cooler to avoid the hot pavement.

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Here's to enjoying the cool down ahead!

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