The gusts aren't just blustering hot air—residents in the North Bay Interior Mountains are waking up to a Wind Advisory in full effect until 8 AM this morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of northerly winds roaring at 20 to 30 mph with the potential to whoosh up to 45 mph, and even higher gusts, exceeding 60 mph, are possible at the peaks of the Mayacamas Mountains, according to the NWS website. Locals are advised to batten down any outdoor objects that could turn into unintentional kites.
But the wind isn't the only showstopper. San Francisco, CA, is hot-stepping into a warming trend that's set to persist into tomorrow across inland areas. The mercury's poised to hit the mid-to-upper 80s in these parts, while the coast will catch a break with a relatively cooler 70s, though the city by the bay, San Francisco, might creep towards lower 80s. "This will bring Minor HeatRisk to the coast today, with Moderate HeatRisk across the North Bay, East Bay, and South Bay both today and Friday," the National Weather Service's Area Forecast Discussion states.
The East Bay Hills will likely see gusts hitting 40–50 mph this morning, and while they won't merit an official advisory, hikers on Mount Diablo better watch their step. The overnight cooldown will take a lukewarm approach in the North Bay and interior East Bay, where temperatures will only dip into the mid-to-upper 50s. Other parts of the Bay can expect low-to-mid 50s as their nightcap.
The NWS continues, "Friday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, especially for inland locations." Even with a potential southerly breeze nudging temps down on the coast, those inland geographies will still experience heat worthy of poolside BBQs and liberal applications of SPF. Meanwhile, essential heat safety tips are being touted: stay hydrated, dress like it's hot, find shade, don't bake friends or furry pals in a car, and slap on that sunscreen if you're splashing around on the coast.
In the skies above, the NWS assures VFR conditions will prevail throughout the day. Aircraft taking off and landing in the region should expect a breezy morning, with an afternoon shift bringing on onshore flows. Overnight winds will relax, and coastal strati may edge north along the Monterey coastline, shrouding southernmost terminals by the end of the day, according to the latest TAF report from the NWS.
Lastly, mariners on the Pacific should heed this: moderate northerly winds will ease up later today, except near Big Sur and Monterey Bay, where fresh southerlies will rule. Expect gentler breezes this coming weekend as high pressure keeps the skies clear.
