The National Weather Service San Francisco warns of a Wind Advisory in the North Bay Interior Mountains and East Bay Hills, with gusts hitting up to 50 mph. According to an announcement that effects are expected to last from Sunday night through Monday afternoon, residents and travelers should be wary of difficult driving conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles. Loose objects will likely be blown about, and there may be minor tree damage.
In addition to on-land concerns, boating conditions are poised to be perilous, with storm and gale-force winds and steep seas threatening the Northern California coastline. The NWS advises mariners to stay in port, seek safe harbor, or alter course if out at sea and always wear a life jacket, citing gusts between 35 and 50 knots and seas ranging from 8 to 17 feet in height. NWS San Francisco states that the hazardous conditions may capsize or damage vessels.
For beachgoers, a Beach Hazards Statement is issued through Monday morning for Monterey County. "Never turn your back to the ocean!" the National Weather Service cautions, with surf heights expected to reach 15 to 20 feet and potent rip currents that could be particularly dangerous for inexperienced swimmers. High waves up to 28 feet in some locations can exacerbate the risks for coastal visitors.
As per the National Weather Service, the weather outlook for the area details that the strong winds are attributed to a low cutoff moving eastward, and should diminish by Tuesday. Shifting winds will continue to buffet the region through Sunday night, while a high-pressure ridge builds off the Pacific Northwest coast. This should bring clearer and warmer conditions later in the week, with temperatures in inland valleys potentially reaching the mid-70s to mid-80s, above the seasonal average.
Aviation-wise, the Bay Area is expected to see primarily VFR conditions, but wind shear concerns arise for the greater Bay Area terminals later Sunday evening into the overnight hours. The NWS also warns of hazardous marine conditions persisting through much of the work week due to breezy winds and moderate seas, making it unwise for smaller crafts to venture into open waters. Mariners must check the latest marine forecasts before heading to sea.
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