The Bay Area heat wave explained in 10 charts and maps

This week is likely to bring the hottest temperatures to the Bay Area since September 2022. A ridge of high pressure over the West Coast has prompted the National Weather Service to call for excessive heat warnings until next Tuesday, with temperatures expected to exceed 100 in parts of the South Bay, East Bay and North Bay.

Below are some key charts that help put it into perspective:

1) Triple digit heat will be common across the East Bay and North Bay on Wednesday