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San Francisco Sizzles Under Heat Advisory Before Bay Breeze Blows In Friday Cooldown

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Published on September 10, 2026
San Francisco Sizzles Under Heat Advisory Before Bay Breeze Blows In Friday CooldownSource: Google Street View

San Francisco is starting Thursday under cloudy conditions, with temperatures in the mid- to upper-60s and possible drizzle. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through the evening, but the city’s brief hot spell is about to give way to cooler, breezier weather.

Heat Advisory Holds Through Thursday Night

The National Weather Service describes an afternoon sea breeze with moderate to fresh winds, with gusty northwest winds near SFO reaching up to 15 knots, approximately 17 mph. Temperatures may ease along the immediate coast later in the day as the sea breeze returns, but the Heat Advisory remains in place until 10 p.m. Thursday.

Cooler, Windier Weekend Ahead

Friday should be cooler, with weekend highs in the upper 60s, while Monday through Wednesday could reach the low to mid-70s.

Coastal Fog May Return

The marine layer is expected to rebuild Thursday evening, bringing low clouds and possible fog back to coastal neighborhoods and bayside areas. The forecast calls for dry weather through the week.

Heat Safety Still Matters Thursday

The weather service says moderate HeatRisk continues across much of the region, with higher risks possible in hotter inland locations. Residents should drink water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning, avoid strenuous afternoon activity when possible, and never leave children or pets in a parked car.

People looking for a cooler place to spend the afternoon can check the city’s San Francisco heat information page for local cooling resources. The city will feel far more comfortable by Friday, but inland Bay Area valleys will remain much hotter than San Francisco proper.