Oakland starts Monday in the mid-50s under patchy fog, but the gray opening should give way to a mild, partly sunny afternoon. Temperatures will climb near 71 degrees. The bigger weather story arrives later this week, when rain chances return and Bay shoreline flooding remains a concern.
Fog First, Then A Warm Afternoon
Patchy fog is expected to linger until around 10 a.m. Monday, followed by partly sunny skies and light west-northwest winds. Tuesday should bring another foggy start before turning sunny with a high near 72, while Veterans Day looks mostly sunny and warmer, with temperatures reaching about 74.
Rain Could Arrive Friday
Conditions may begin changing Thursday, with rain possible as early as Friday.
Rain Chances Rise Into The Weekend
Rain is likely to persist into the weekend, with highs in the upper 60s Saturday. In other words, the Bay Area's warmup has a firm expiration date.
High Tides Keep Bay Shorelines On Alert
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through 4 p.m. Friday for low-lying areas near San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. The National Weather Service says the San Francisco high tide is forecast to be 1.6 feet above normal around 10:35 a.m. Monday and 1.5 feet above normal near 11 a.m. Tuesday.
That could mean minor flooding near shorelines, isolated road closures and extra water around low-lying infrastructure. Drivers should not go around barricades or through water of unknown depth, and anyone heading to the Pacific coast should stay off jetties, rocks and other waterside structures as sneaker waves and strong rip currents remain possible.
