San Diego is set to experience some monsoonal action this week with the National Weather Service indicating, "a chance of showers and thunderstorms through Friday, mostlikely over the mountains and during the afternoons." Those hitting the beach will also find conditions to be a bit gnarly, as the south-southwesterly swell continues to contribute to a high risk of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf. So if you're planning a beach day, maybe stick to building sandcastles this time, per the National Weather Service.
Thursday's weather shows signs of increased monsoonal moisture, which, according to the NWS San Diego, will raise chances for moderate to potentially high rainfall rates should those thunderstorms roll in. But if you're a fan of the heat, don't fret, as temperatures in the deserts are tipped to cool down to only "a few degrees cooler for today and Friday." Conversely, those desert regions can look forward to a warm-up over the weekend, even as the monsoonal moisture starts to say its goodbyes.
For those of you more concerned with what's going down inland, there's a possibility that thunder and showers might not just stick to the high ground. The NWS notes a 10 to 15 percent chance for afternoon showers or maybe even a rogue thunderstorm in the mountains on Saturday. So if you had hiking plans this weekend, it might be wise to pack an umbrella—or maybe just a good book and a rain check.
But what about city dwellers closer to the coast? It seems you're not entirely off the hook either. The marine layer's temperamental nature this time of year can lead to some patchy low clouds creeping in during the wee hours of the morning, but don't let that put a damper on your early riser routines; those clouds are set to scatter by mid-morning. Regarding aviation, pilots should expect "patchy low clouds along the immediate coast based 1200-1800 ft MSL" that might mess with some takeoffs. However, the NWS gives a casual heads up that things should clear up later in the day, according to an NWS forecast.
