Saturday brought in cooler air across the San Francisco Bay Area, but the National Weather Service forecasts a heat uptick beginning Sunday. "A warming trend starting on Sunday and continuing into early next week," the NWS San Francisco said, indicating a rise in temperatures that could lead to a Minor HeatRisk for the region. This means those particularly sensitive to the heat should take extra precautions like staying hydrated and wearing appropriate clothing. The shift in weather will see high temperatures soaring about 5 to 15 degrees above average for this time of year.
Today, however, we can expect to see some stratus clouds throughout the morning across various parts of the Bay Area, including Marin County and the coastal areas of San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Bay. According to the same National Weather Service report, these clouds will likely mix out by mid to late morning, leading to clear skies. The warming trend seems to cool down slightly by Tuesday due to an upper-level low forming off the coast, but another warm-up could be on the horizon late into the week. Residents should remember to "slow down and leave extra time to reach your destination" should they encounter fog this morning.
For those hitting the skies, the Aviation report from NWS promises VFR conditions through the weekend for most of the Bay Area, with a possibility of marine stratus clouds returning tonight along the southern coast. Breezy northwest winds are expected to ease this morning at San Francisco International Airport, only to strengthen later in the day, potentially affecting flight patterns.
Off the coast, mariners are warned that "hazardous conditions persist over the coastal waters due to gusty north to northwesterly winds," as reported by the National Weather Service. A Gale Warning is in effect until this evening for certain offshore areas north of Point Reyes, while a Small Craft Advisory is in place through early Sunday for much of the coastal waters, reflecting a marine environment that demands experience and caution to navigate safely through this period.
