bay area weather 20 hours ago October heat brings extreme fire danger If you feel like you’ve been baking during the record-setting run of hot temperatures to start October, you’re not alone. Vegetation in the Bay Area hills and mountains has been reacting the same way. US & World Videos 1:17 Forecast: Gradual cooling starts 2:47 Vianey's forecast: Gradual cooling starts 2:46 Jeff's Forecast: Temps to drop with a shower chance this week & Hurricane Milton 3:52 Jeff's forecast: Cooler temps 3:07 Forecast: Heat advisory, gradual cooling ahead