Hot Inland, Not On The Coast
Excessive heat will continue for inland areas over the next few days as we bathe in cooler, cloudier weather along the coast. As the strong ridge of high pressure that brought all-time record heat to part of California moves to the east, it will allow for slightly deeper onshore flow along the coast. Coastal highs will be seasonable through mid-week due to this configuration, but the influence of the strong high nearby will keep inland highs 5-10ºF above normal on average.
AIR QUALITY: Good
***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING***
… for the higher elevations (above 1000ft) of Monterey County and the mountains and higher elevation valleys (above 500ft) of San Benito County until 8PM Friday
*Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110.
*Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration, especially with prolonged outdoor exposure. Without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration, heat-related illnesses including heat stroke will be a risk to everyone. Overnight lows will warm as well leading to poor relief from the heat specifically in elevated terrain and interior areas.
*An exceptionally dangerous situation continues to unfold over the next couple of days we continue to move through this deadly heat event for inland areas. Another couple days of temperatures well above normal will lead to compounding effects among people and infrastructure, with the possibility of numerous heat related fatalities.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Overnight: Low clouds fill in around the bay and push up nearby valleys. Patchy fog possible. Some drizzle can’t be ruled out right along the coast. Lows in the low to mid 50s for coastal areas with upper 50s to mid 50s for inland valleys and 60s up in the hills.
Tuesday: Low clouds on the coast and nearby valleys early. Then, clouds clear back to the coast with some lingering on the south side of the bay during the afternoon. Expect coastal highs in the low 60s to mid 70s—warmest on the north side of the bay—and upper 70s to around 108ºF inland. Breezy west-northwesterly onshore winds becoming windy up valleys late.
Wednesday: Morning fog & clouds on the coast then clearing to partly cloudy skies on the coast and full sunshine inland. Slightly warmer with coastal highs in the low 60s to mid 70s—warmest on the north side of the bay—and low 80s to around 111ºF inland. Windy up valleys in the afternoon and early evening.
**HEAT ADVISORY**
…for the Santa Cruz Mountains, South Santa Clara County, and the lower elevation valleys of Monterey (<1000ft) and San Benito (<500ft) counties in effect from 11AM Wednesday until 8PM Friday.
*Temperatures up to 106 expected.
*Those sensitive to heat, such as the homeless, elderly, children, and pets will be at risk for heat-related illnesses. Those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration will be at the greatest risk.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Despite the downgrade from an Excessive Heat Warning to a Heat Advisory, the long duration of this heat wave will cause cumulative effects and this situation
remains dangerous.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extended: Further expected by Thursday as winds shift and some monsoon moisture may also begin to stream in from the south. This will likely only be some high cloudcover, but we’ll have to watch for more. Cooling expected through the weekend.
*Note: Any alerts from the National Weather Service in Monterey will be noted in italics above. Alerts may be edited for brevity or local clarification (in parenthesis).
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 54ºF
HIGH: 68ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 52ºF
HIGH: 84ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for July 16th – 22nd calls for the likelihood of ABOVE normal temperatures and near normal* precipitation.
*Note: little to no precipitation typically falls this time of year
- ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) STATUS: La Niña Watch
- ENSO Forecast: Transition to La Niña by late summer.
- Area drought status: Currently drought-free
- Monterey Bay Sea Surface Temperature* as of July 8th : 58.0ºF
(Historic June AVG: 58.4ºF) -- *average of three buoys
