Bay Area residents and travelers should take note of a Dense Fog Advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in effect through 9 AM Tuesday. This advisory covers parts of the Bay Area, including coastal Monterey Bay and the northern Salinas Valley, where visibility may be reduced to a quarter-mile or less, leading to potentially dangerous driving conditions. The National Weather Service advises drivers to "slow down and leave plenty of time to reach your destination."
In addition to the fog, residents should also be aware that the NWS has released a Flood Advisory for central Sonoma County, warning of hazardous conditions. Driving through flooded roadways can often lead to disaster, and the National Weather Service reminds us, "turn around, don't drown." Fog and flood alerts are setting a cautious tone for those across the region.
San Francisco's local forecast office alerts us to warmer temperatures on the horizon, rising approximately 5 degrees after the morning fog lifts, with light winds and mostly sunny conditions expected to grace our days post-mist. But, hold tight to the tail of this fleeting serenity, as change is waiting in the wings. An "unsettled pattern" will likely roll in later this week, lingering through to the weekend, as stated by the NWS San Francisco's Area Forecast Discussion.
For those with sea legs and crafts in tow, a Small Craft Advisory stands until later this evening for certain areas off the coast, as reported by the NWS. Mariners tucked in and out of the Bay's embrace should tread carefully through the early hours of mid-week, where a westerly swell promises to shake the still of harbor entrances and potentially reach out with deceptive waves along our beloved shores.
