The City by the Bay feels more like a deserted isle on the equator this week as hot inland temperatures scorch the San Francisco Bay Area. According to the National Weather Service, we're looking at a consistent climb into the 90s to low 100s inland, with a Heat Advisory firmly in place through Thursday. This searing heat is not just a statement of discomfort but a serious reality with a moderate HeatRisk attached. On the edge of this fiery weather phenomenon, beachgoers are advised to stay alert as a building northwest swell signals increased surf on west and northwest-facing beaches.
While temperatures sizzle inland, the immediate coast maintains its cooler demeanor. However, it's worth noting that, with the apology of fog and low stratus struggling to make their entrance, we won't be escaping the sun's glare anytime soon. As lifted directly from the Area Forecast Discussion by the National Weather Service, "Surface heating after sun rise today will connect with the aforementioned warm lower level temperatures i.e. 850 mb (and 925 mb) levels boosting highs today mainly above to well above early June normal high temperatures." To combat the heat, officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, wearing light-colored and lightweight clothing, and finding shade or staying indoors during peak heat times.
The punishment of the sun does not relent as the Heat Advisory persists, enveloping most of the Bay Area and the North Central Coast, sparing only those who walk immediately alongside the coastline or those settled by the SF Bay Shoreline. Given the increased visitor influx the beaches are expected to see, the National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement to stay in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening due to the sweltering conditions.
"A moderate-rough NW swell will arrive today and create large breaking waves and an increased risk for sneaker waves," says the NWS. Unaware of its might, the ocean could pose unexpected dangers, particularly considering breaking waves could tower up to 15 ft at steep beaches. Locals and tourists alike are urged to be vigilant, as sneaker waves can not only surprise beachgoers but also drag them out to sea. So, as the inland continues to bake, a reminder to those seeking the beach for solace: keep your eyes on the surf and, perhaps more importantly, on each other.
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