New Heat Alerts
Cooler temperatures will continue on Sunday as weak troughing off the West Coast keeps the marine layer relatively deep and the onshore flow strong. Gusty winds will be possible in exposed areas and through mountain passes at times. The ridge to our east will then strengthen into the work week, sending temperatures back up and squishing the marine layer back down!
AIR QUALITY: Good
***GALE WARNING***
…for the near-coastal waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas extended until 9PM Sunday.
*Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.
*Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Sunday: Becoming partly cloudy on the coast with clouds on the south side of the bay and sunny inland. A few mid to high level clouds may sneak in from the south at times. Coastal highs in the low 60s to mid 70s—warmest on the north side of the bay--and low 70s to around 102ºF inland. Gusty northwesterly onshore winds moving up valleys late in the day.
Overnight: Low clouds fill in around the coast and into major inland valleys. Fog possible in the hills. Expect lows in the mid 50s for most coastal areas and inland valleys and 60s up in the hills above around 2,000ft.
Monday: Morning clouds give way to mostly sunny skies at the coast with a mix of low & high clouds during the afternoon. Expect warmer temperatures with coastal highs in the mid 60s to upper 70s and upper 70s to around 104ºF inland. Windy up-valleys late in the day.
***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING***
…for the higher terrain of Monterey County (above 1,000ft) and San Benito County (above 500ft) and the Diablo Range in Santa Clara County in effect from 11AM Monday until 11PM Wednesday.
*Dangerously hot conditions with daytime temperatures reaching the upper 90s to lower 100s. Far inland temperatures may reach 108 degrees. Overnight temperatures will be warm and
in the 60s and 70s.
*Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
*The hottest day will be Tuesday.
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.
**HEAT ADVISORY**
…for the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley, and also the Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and San Antonio Valley in Monterey County in effect from 11AM Monday until 11PM Wednesday
*Daytime temperatures reaching the 90s to near 100. Overnight temperatrues will be mild and in the upper 50s to near 70.
*Moderate HeatRisk across inland areas. This level of heat affects individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
*The hottest day will be Tuesday.
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: Even warmer temperatures are expected on Tuesday with all areas expected to be 5-15ºF above normal. Then temperatures will slowly cool—a couple of degrees day to day—toward the weekend. Monsoon moisture will stream in from the south at times Tuesday through Thursday with the highest concentration on Wednesday. There may be a slight chance of high-based showers and/or dry thunderstorms, but that hasn’t been added to the forecast yet. We’re watching. Cooler weather expected across the board by next 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: 85ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for July 28th – August 3rd 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 20th: 59.5ºF
(Historic June AVG: 58.4ºF) -- *average of three buoys
