San Francisco is waking up under clouds and temperatures in the mid-50s Sunday, but the dry start will not last: the National Weather Service forecast says the front should reach the San Francisco Bay Area in the afternoon. The central San Francisco Bay area could pick up 0.5 to 1 inch from the system. In San Francisco, south winds of 9 to 15 mph are expected, with gusts up to 23 mph. Temperatures should fall from the low 60s toward the upper 50s later in the day.
Rain Lingers Into Monday Before A Brief Break
Rain will continue Sunday night, with a low near 53, before another round of showers remains likely Monday morning. The National Weather Service’s San Francisco office expects rain to taper before 1 p.m. Monday, followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 62; the agency’s forecast discussion gives a total of 0.5 to 1 inch for the central San Francisco Bay Area from the system. Tuesday looks like the week’s brief reset, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 61.
Midweek Storm Could Bring Thunderstorms And Strong Winds
The forecast turns more serious late Tuesday and Wednesday, when another system is expected to bring widespread rain, showers and possible thunderstorms through Thursday. Forecasters say winds could gust 30 to 40 mph in valley locations, while rainfall may reach 2 to 3 inches across much of the Bay Area and 3 to 5 inches in the coastal ranges. With the ground already wet, the National Weather Service says flooding concerns could increase as creeks and streams rise.
High Surf Advisory Warns Of Dangerous Waves
Along the Pacific coast, a High Surf Advisory remains in effect through 4 a.m. Tuesday. Breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet are expected, with occasional sets reaching 25 to 35 feet along the Bay Area coast. Beachgoers should stay out of the water and away from rocks, jetties, piers and seawalls, since large waves can sweep the shoreline without warning.
Saturday’s Lull Is Over
Saturday offered a short-lived break between storm systems, but the latest forecast puts San Francisco back into a wet pattern starting Sunday. Hoodline’s previous outlook warned of the unsettled stretch ahead; the updated forecast now fills in the timing for Sunday’s rain and raises the stakes for the storm arriving Wednesday and Thursday.
