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As the Bay Area continues to bask in the familiar June gloom, temperatures remain steadfast, echoing the patterns from the previous day. According to the National Weather Service Bay Area, coastal dwellers can expect the upper 50s to 60s, while inland adventurers should prepare for 70s to nearly 80 degrees. For those tucked away in the warmest interior locations, think upper 80's to low 90's.
Temperatures this afternoon will be similar to those yesterday. Upper 50's to 60's near the coast and bayshore, 70's to near 80 degrees just inland and into the East Bay, Santa Clara Valley, and southern Salinas Valley. Warmest interior locations: upper 80's to low 90's. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/u74KdgPEAk
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) June 13, 2024
The pleasant plateau of temperatures is set to see a slight shift. The area forecast discussion from NWS San Francisco indicates that we should gear up to slightly warmer conditions on Friday due to increased sunshine. However, the coming days promise to deliver a potential shake-up with "Increasing confidence for high wind potential and increased fire danger Sunday into early next week", the National Weather Service San Francisco notes. Residents particularly in interior regions, should stay updated, as these changes can rapidly evolve to influence wildfire risks.
As tonight approaches, the marine layer that's been draped over the Bay like a foggy blanket will likely begin to compress, with overnight temperatures hovering in the upper 40s to mid-50s. As for the stratus clouds that have been providing a gray canopy, expect less intrusion inland tonight compared to previous days. This subtle climatic dance continues to play out in a pattern well familiar to residents, reflecting nature's ebb and flow.
Forward-looking, we're staring down a relatively calm weekend culminating in a crescendo of meteorological activity that could redefine what we consider as 'June weather.' "The Sunday-Monday timeframe is one to watch when it comes to elevated fire danger, particularly in the North Bay where fine fuels are drier than elsewhere around the Bay Area and Central Coast," advised the National Weather Service San Francisco. Mariners also need to attune to this forthcoming symphony of elements—strong gusts and wave heights up to 15 feet may make for challenging conditions at sea.