San Francisco wakes Tuesday to temperatures around 53 degrees, clear skies and a sunny afternoon ahead. The city should reach about 70 degrees before west winds build later in the day, but shoreline flooding remains the more immediate concern.
The National Weather Service San Francisco office says a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through 3 p.m. Tuesday for low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. A separate Beach Hazards Statement was in effect through Monday evening.
High Tide Brings Coastal Flooding Risk
High tide at the San Francisco gauge is expected around 1:14 p.m., running roughly 1.1 feet above normal. High water could bring coastal flooding and worsen coastal erosion.
Anyone heading to the shoreline should stay away from jetties, piers, rocks and other waterside infrastructure, where waves can reach farther inland than expected. Drivers should not go around barricades or through standing water of unknown depth.
Heat Builds Before Weekend Cooldown
The forecast turns noticeably warmer after Tuesday. Wednesday should reach 72 degrees, followed by highs near 79 Thursday and 80 Friday, with mostly clear skies and no rain expected through Sunday.
The warmth will not last: Saturday drops to about 75 degrees, Sunday falls to 67, and light rain is possible early next week. Dry offshore winds are also expected to raise fire-weather concerns in higher elevations later this week, even though San Francisco itself stays sunny and comparatively mild.
