Stargazers in Southern California got to enjoy a celestial spectacle today as a partial solar eclipse graced the sky, the National Weather Service's San Diego office provided some good news, revealing that the "low clouds will be clearing across the San Diego County coastal areas and valleys during the time of the solar eclipse," ensuring clear views for those eager to witness the event. Adding to the spectacle, a boost in temperatures across the region was forecasted due to an offshore flow warming Southern California several degrees above the seasonal average.
However, for those dreading the warmer climes, there's reprieve in sight - according to the National Weather Service "another longwave trough will approach the West Coast later this week," likely bringing cooler temps, as Southern Californians have been basking in higher-than-average temperatures, with highs being up to 10 degrees warmer than usual later in the week; it's but a flip from this past Sunday when temps were 5 to 10 degrees below the norm.
Gusty winds were also on the forecast, with the NWS warning of "gusty winds from the north to northeast" that could see mountain areas and certain valleys experiencing gusts between 50-60 mph, potentially impacting visibility and creating hazardous conditions for aviation and marine operations, while a Wind Advisory was issued for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon and a Small Craft Advisory was in effect for waters adjacent to San Mateo Point and San Clemente Island
Despite the dramatic weather conditions, eclipse enthusiasts were reminded by authorities to protect their eyes during the eclipse; the NWS San Diego's Twitter account earnestly advised, "Don't forget your eclipse glasses! Only thing worse than not seeing the eclipse is wrecking your eyes in the process," underscoring the importance of safety while enjoying the celestial event.
While SoCal is not in the totality path, a partial solar eclipse will still be visible! Low clouds will clear later this morning thanks to offshore flow.
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) April 8, 2024
Don't forget your eclipse glasses! Only thing worse than not seeing the eclipse is wrecking your eyes in the process. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/knKtYmIwoh
