The National Weather Service (NWS) has rolled out a series of advisories for the San Francisco Bay Area, cautioning residents of the varied weather conditions to come. A Heat Advisory is active until 11 PM tonight for parts of the region, including the Interior Monterey and San Benito Co, North Bay Interior Mountains, East Bay Interior Valleys and Hills, Santa Clara Valley, and the Eastern Santa Clara Hills. As the National Weather Service published, these areas are expected to experience elevated temperatures that present moderate heat risk.
In addition to the scorching heat, a Coastal Flood Advisory is set to take effect from 9 PM Friday through 2 AM Tuesday for low-lying areas along the bayside shorelines of San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. The advisory stems from increasingly higher astronomical tides, which are forecasted to cause minor flooding during high tides, according to the National Weather Service.
Moving into the weekend, the National Weather Service predicts "another warm up on the way through next week", with temperatures only briefly cooling down on Sunday before another spike in heat. Specific temperature forecasts indicate that coastal areas can expect highs between 65-75 degrees from Monday through Thursday, while urban areas around the SF Bay might see temperatures ranging from 85-95 degrees. Inland and high-elevation areas may need to prepare for even warmer conditions, with highs reaching 95-105 degrees. These temperatures will be pivotal for future heat-related advisories, which the NWS will continue to monitor and update as necessary.
The aviation sector will also feel the impact of coastal weather conditions. The NWS advises stratus and fog to cause IFR-LIFR conditions in coastal valleys, which are set to clear by late morning. Meanwhile, the marine forecast warns of gusty northwest winds through early next week, with roughest conditions anticipated mainly across the northern and outer waters. Mariners should expect "hazardous to small craft" conditions, with wave heights potentially reaching 10-12 feet by Friday, as mentioned in the National Weather Service marine forecast.
Gale Warnings and Small Craft Advisories have been issued to highlight the challenging conditions for boaters. Mariners should take heed and exercise caution. The NWS has put up these advisories to help ensure the safety of all who find themselves on or near the waters during this period of intensified marine activity.
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