The National Weather Service (NWS) Bay Area has issued a moderate Heat Risk advisory, expected to persist from Thursday through the weekend. As temperatures climb, residents are urged to take necessary precautions, especially regarding the danger of leaving children or pets in vehicles. "Take this as a reminder to never leave children or pets in vehicles, no matter the temperature," warns the NWS Bay Area.
Moderate HeatRisk returns to the forecast Thursday and will persist through the weekend. Take this as a reminder to never leave children or pets in vehicles, no matter the temperature. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/mJ2JrUozh1
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) July 16, 2024
According to an Area Forecast Discussion by the National Weather Service San Francisco, CA, the gentle warmth we're experiencing is about to give way to hotter days ahead. The weather this Tuesday represents the calm before a warming trend, which is expected to begin on Wednesday. However, today, the peak temperatures are uncertain due to the slow-moving marine stratus, which could dim the heat more than previously anticipated.
The gradual warm-up kicking in from tomorrow is attributed to the westward shift of a high-pressure system. For now, temperate conditions are creating, with the mercury set to rise further towards the weekend. The detailed forecast anticipates that while we're not in for the kind of oppressive heat, you can bake cookies on your dashboard, and certain inland areas should prepare for triple-digit temperatures by the end of the workweek.
NWS forecast discussions also offer insights into the upcoming aviation and marine conditions. "Currently seeing a mixed bag of VFR-MVFR at the terminals as stratus is very slowly starting to move and expand inland", the National Weather Service reports regarding today's aviation conditions. Mariners aren't left out of the dialogue, with a heads-up about changing wind patterns. Though the breeze provides some respite, significant wave heights are expected to build, potentially reaching 10-12 feet in the outer waters by Thursday.
