San Francisco starts Thursday with cool, cloudy conditions in the upper 50s before sunshine takes over and temperatures climb into the low 70s. The forecast calls for a high near 74 degrees, but the bigger immediate concern is minor coastal flooding along bayshore areas through the afternoon.
Coastal Flood Advisory Runs Through Thursday Afternoon
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 5 p.m. Thursday for low-lying areas along San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay. The National Weather Service says up to 1.1 feet of water could cover ground near shorelines and tidal waterways, with high tide at the San Francisco gauge expected around 2:58 p.m.
Flooding could affect waterfront parks, lots, roads, trails, and access to some low-lying beaches, though only isolated road closures are expected. Drivers should allow extra time, avoid barricades, and never drive through water of unknown depth.
Sunny Skies Give Way To Weekend Warmth
Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 77 degrees, followed by the warmest day of the stretch on Saturday, when San Francisco could reach 83 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Sunday stays warm and bright near 80 degrees before temperatures ease back into the upper 70s early next week.
Overnight lows will remain relatively mild, ranging from the upper 50s Thursday and Friday nights to around 62 degrees Saturday night. Inland parts of the Bay Area will run much hotter, with the National Weather Service warning of elevated heat and fire-weather concerns in higher terrain.
Foggy Mornings, Light Afternoon Winds
The marine layer should keep bringing periods of overnight and early-morning fog near the coast, followed by clearer afternoons. West winds will generally stay light, reaching around 9 mph Thursday afternoon and remaining modest through the weekend.
Earlier Hoodline coverage detailed the initial high-tide concerns, but the latest forecast now points to a broader sunny and warmer pattern lasting into next week.
