As the Santa Ana winds begin to subside across the San Diego region, locals can expect a gradual warming trend as the weekend approaches. According to the NWS San Diego, gusty northeast winds persisted this morning but are expected on "tapering off late morning through afternoon." The approach of the weekend promises further warmth, with coastal and valley regions expected to see a rise in temperatures.
The chill in the air is set to thaw a little, offering a respite from the brisk winds we've been experiencing lately. A closer look at the details provided by the National Weather Service's Area Forecast Discussion reveals that for San Diego County, especially northwest of the city, the winds "are expected to gradually decrease in strength and coverage with more localized and weaker winds continuing at times into Friday morning." While the gusts have had a lively presence, they are due to abate and give way to milder conditions soon.
Looking forward to the weekend, a shift is greatly anticipated. As the high pressure moves in, the valleys and coastal areas are set to experience a warming trend that will persist through the middle of next week. In fact, high temperatures for next Tuesday and Wednesday could be as much as 12 to 18 degrees above average for the lower elevations of the mountains and for the inland valleys, according to the same forecast discussion.
For those with an eye to the skies, or rather, the sea, no perilous conditions are currently on the horizon in the marine forecasts. However, beachgoers should remain vigilant as "very high tides will occur this morning and Friday morning, threatening coastal flooding, minor tidal overflow and beach erosion," reports the NWS San Diego. The higher risk of these impacts predominantly concerns San Diego County today, as elevated surf up to 5 feet coincides with the high tides. For those seeking more information on these conditions, it's prudent to consult the Coastal Hazard Message.
