Oakland is rolling today, under a blanket of low-lying fog and a chill in the air, with morning temperatures parked in the mid-40s. The mist is expected to lift by late morning, giving way to partly sunny skies and an afternoon high near 64°F. Bayshore neighborhoods from the Oakland shoreline over to San Francisco and up along San Pablo Bay are under a Coastal Flood Advisory through noon, as a high tide teaming up with incoming swell could push water into low-lying lots and parks.
Morning Fog, Then Some Sun
Patchy fog before 10 a.m. is expected to cut visibility in the North and East Bay valleys and along shoreline roads, so commuters are urged to use low beams and build in a little extra drive time. Northwest winds should stay on the lighter side early, then ramp up to around 5-9 mph by midday. Inland spots are on track to warm into the upper 60s later in the week.
Coastal Flood Advisory And High Tide Timing
A Coastal Flood Advisory stays in place for bayshore locations until noon today, with up to about 1.2 feet of inundation possible around the high tide near 10:22 a.m. today. Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads is on the table, and motorists are reminded, "do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth," according to the National Weather Service San Francisco.
Rough Surf And Marine Hazards
The Pacific Coast is under a Beach Hazards Statement through Monday as a long-period swell builds 14-19-foot breaking waves. That raises the odds of sneaker waves and powerful rip currents, so officials urge people to stay off jetties and out of the water. Small craft advisories are posted for offshore waters and seas are expected to stay rough through Monday, so boaters should follow local marine warnings closely.
What To Watch This Week
After Monday the pattern settles down and dries out, with temperatures climbing and highs reaching the upper 60s by Wednesday under mostly sunny skies for much of the week. For up-to-the-minute tide, surf and advisory information, check the NWS San Francisco page before heading to the shore.
