Rain is expected in Oakland Tuesday, mainly before 5 p.m., with a high near 64 degrees. The day will stay mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon; new rainfall is expected to remain below a tenth of an inch. The National Weather Service’s Oakland forecast gives a 70% chance of precipitation.
Tuesday Rain
Rain and southerly winds are expected, with light amounts across much of the Bay Area.
The timing is a more immediate update to Monday's outlook, when Hoodline first flagged the Tuesday soaking in its earlier forecast. Rain is likely mainly before 5 p.m., with a 40% chance of rain before 10 p.m. The latest Oakland forecast puts the main period of rain in the daytime, with a chance of showers lingering into the evening.
Rainfall is expected to vary sharply across the region: the National Weather Service forecasts less than a tenth of an inch for much of the Bay Area, including Oakland, compared with up to three-quarters of an inch in the North Bay coastal mountains. The contrast reflects the system’s north-to-south weakening, with the heaviest totals focused farther north. The Bay Area forecast discussion says rain should be light across the rest of the region.
Sunshine Returns Wednesday
Wednesday should bring a quick turnaround, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 67 degrees. Patchy fog is possible early Thursday before the sun takes over and temperatures reach about 69.
Warm Weekend, With Coastal Hazards Tuesday
The beach statement is tied to long-period northwest swell, which can produce sneaker waves and strong rip currents along Pacific Coast beaches. Those waves can surge across the shoreline without warning and pull people from beaches, jetties and rocks; the statement is in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service advises staying out of the water and away from jetties, piers and rocks.
The weekend looks considerably warmer, with highs near 71 Friday, 74 Saturday and 73 Sunday. Coastal flooding is possible Wednesday through Sunday, with coastal-flood advisories potentially needed into Monday; the National Weather Service says flooding could be minor at first and more moderate over the weekend. The Bay Area forecast discussion cites tides and predicted surge as factors.
A separate Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Tuesday evening for Pacific Coast beaches.
