San Diegans, brace yourselves for a splash of weather changes this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego forecasts a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, mostly clinging to the mountain regions. Meanwhile, the beaches are set to experience some drama with a surge in surf, prompting a Beach Hazard Statement to take effect.
The peculiarities of Southern California's climate are on display as temperatures choose to play it cool, staying well below average until Tuesday. Surf aficionados may have something to get pumped about — significant swells from Hurricane Narda will be making a pronounced appearance along the coast. According to the NWS Forecast Office, "South swell from Hurricane Narda has reached the Southern California coast as of this afternoon," bringing with it surf conditions reaching 4-5 feet, and possibly 8 feet in some sets, stretching from Sunday to Tuesday.
These subdued temps, however, are merely a prelude to a mild warming trend expected to kick in starting Wednesday, with predictions falling back towards seasonal norms. But don't be too hasty to shed those layers, the National Weather Service hints at a cooling trend picking back up by week's end — though the extent is still wrapped in meteorological mystery.
No ominous marine conditions are on the radar through Thursday. But for landlubbers, keep a keen eye on the sky if you're venturing into the mountains, you may catch a glimpse of some fleeting showers or thunder, with the NWS San Diego stating, "10-20% chance iso -SHRA along with 10% chance for TSRA mostly over Riverside and San Bernardino mountains 20-00Z." Amidst all this, the marine layer is set to stay deep before taking a slight dip as midweek approaches, potentially clearing the way for more sunshine.
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