The Heat is On!
Inland heat will peak on Friday with highs for most areas in the 90s-100s. The near-coastal (inland) valleys will be cooler with the sea breeze keeping temperatures in the 80s, however. At the coast, it will actually be pretty nice with only patchy low clouds/fog on the south side of the bay and highs in the 60s-70s. The ridge will ease back to the east through the weekend which will allow slight cooling. We’ll also see another batch of high level moisture stream through—mainly in the form of high clouds, but we’ll be watching for anything else. As we head into next week, temperatures are mostly looking seasonable.
AIR QUALITY: Good to Moderate
Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer on the coast with highs in the 60s-70s. Hot and sunny inland with highs ranging from the low 80s to around 109ºF. Northwesterly onshore winds will be breezy on the coast and will become windy for inland valleys in the afternoon.
**HEAT ADVISORY**
… in effect from 11AM Friday until 11PM Saturday for interior Monterey & San Benito Counties and the KION coverage area in Santa Clara County.
*High temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s, up to 107 for areas further inland.
*Above normal temperatures and moderate Heat Risk will increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
*In addition to the heat, individuals should be mindful of the elevated fire danger over the weekend, especially inland and at higher elevations where there will be little overnight relief from the marine layer.
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: Inland expect mostly clear skies, while along the coast low clouds will fill back into the bay and northern Salinas Valley. Fog, dense in spots, possible by morning. Lows for most locations will be in the 50s, higher elevations will be in the 60s and even low 70s.
Saturday: Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with highs in the 60s to low 70s on the coast and upper 70s to around 105ºF inland. Northwesterly onshore winds will be breezy on the coast and will become windy for inland valleys in the afternoon.
Extended: Temperatures level off out of the weekend. Expect some low cloudcover on the coast day to day, more likely to be fog into the weekend with the compressed marine layer. Seasonable weather expected next week.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 54ºF
HIGH: 69ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 53ºF
HIGH: 87ºF
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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: El Niño Advisory
- Forecast: Moderate to strong El Niño expected this winter.
-Area drought status: Currently drought-free
