Bay Area residents can expect a gradual drop in temperatures over the next few days, with a return to seasonal norms by the end of the weekend, according to NWS Bay Area. The cooler weather pattern is anticipated to last into next week, offering respite after several days of warm weather gripping the region.

Per the National Weather Service San Francisco, CA, inland areas of the Central Coast will continue experiencing hot temperatures for a bit longer, but relief is coming. "Hot temperatures continue for the inland Central Coast, gradually cooling off elsewhere over the next several days," the National Weather Service noted. The cooldown is expected to be more substantial towards the end of the next few days, with below-normal temperatures forecasted in the 7-14-day period.

While the interior continues to sizzle, coastal regions already feel the effects of a deeper marine layer—measuring approximately 1,000-1,400 feet, which has brought cooler temperatures in the morning. Persistent high pressure will keep regions further inland warm through the end of the week, especially with 500 mb heights holding steady. Yet, stronger onshore flows and some lingering high cloud cover will bless the Bay Area northward with slightly cooler conditions this Thursday.

The NWS' latest synopsis also predicts breezy afternoons starting Friday, with northwest gusts potentially reaching 25-30 mph near certain gaps and passes. Mariners should heed the small craft advisories in place along the coast, especially from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Friday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm, as winds will build rough seas over the outer waters, according to the NWS marine update. Boaters and pilots should adjust plans accordingly, with increased atmospheric moisture impacting marine layer stratus and visibility across the Bay.