San Franciscans should brace up for a slice of coastal flooding along the Bayshore tonight, courtesy of the National Weather Service (NWS). Predictions indicate minor flooding expected from 7 PM through midnight, with the possibility of up to one foot of water above ground level, swamping low-lying areas. NWS San Francisco forecasts that high tide could rise to approximately 1.04 feet above normal, hitting a peak at the San Francisco tidal gauge around 9:02 PM PDT.
Meanwhile, the cool kids at the NWS have also flagged a weather miscellany that includes below-normal temperatures persisting throughout the week, accompanied by gusty onshore winds. Unfortunately, misplaced modifier that it is, the East Bay Hills might find themselves grappling with an elevated fire weather threat for Monday. Indeed, those coastal mountains might churn up some morning drizzle, especially along the iconic Highway 1 and stretches of I-280 and Highway 101, just in time for the commute, according to the Area Forecast Discussion from the National Weather Service San Francisco, CA.
The week is poised to remain as steady as a cat's gaze, cool and unbothered, with the barometer of temperatures stubbornly stuck below normal. Stashed within forecasts are chances of intermittent drizzle and rain, as the marine layer seems intent on hogging the spotlight this season. A quick skim over the 7-day forecast for San Francisco echoes gloomy skies, with the mercury barely nudging past a high of 66, and the winds making their presence known with gutsy performances that could reach up to 23 mph at their peak.
Boating aficionados, be warned: the NWS suggests it's not the ideal time to set sail in the northern San Francisco and San Pablo Bays or across the north of outer waters, with small craft advisories in effect. However, parched by misplaced modifiers that may be, wildfire potential seems to be taking a holiday, which is, at least, one less scorching worry for the Bay Area. Incidentally, the climate this summer seems to be playing a rather cool hand compared to the fiery deck of temperatures from the previous year. San Jose has been counting days with a rather chilly scorecard, adding another layer to an already nippy narrative, as divulged by the NWS's new climate section. Mariners, hold steady for slightly tumultuous tides until the weekend, when the waters and winds are expected to subside into calmer streams.
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