Warmer, muggier weekend
Strengthening high pressure over the West will bring a summertime warm-up and increase fire weather concerns. Low clouds will linger along the coast, while monsoonal moisture spreads subtropical high clouds across the Bay Area. For today, expect highs in the 60s along the coast, 70s and 80s around the Bay, and 90s inland. By Sunday and Monday, the combination of monsoonal moisture and limited instability could produce isolated dry thunderstorms, increasing the risk of lightning-sparked wildfires and gusty, erratic winds. Meanwhile, a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through Thursday morning. Higher-than-normal tides could lead to minor flooding in low-lying areas along the coast and around the Bay during high tide.
Strengthening high pressure over the West will bring a summertime warm-up and increase fire weather concerns. Low clouds will linger along the coast, while monsoonal moisture spreads subtropical high clouds across the Bay Area. For today, expect highs in the 60s along the coast, 70s and 80s around the Bay, and 90s inland. By Sunday and Monday, the combination of monsoonal moisture and limited instability could produce isolated dry thunderstorms, increasing the risk of lightning-sparked wildfires and gusty, erratic winds. Meanwhile, a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through Thursday morning. Higher-than-normal tides could lead to minor flooding in low-lying areas along the coast and around the Bay during high tide.
Weekend weather changes you need to know about
1. King Tide Flooding: 1.7 Feet of Inundation A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for minor shoreline flooding. Low-lying parking lots, coastal parks, pathways and roads will experience saltwater flooding nightly. The advisory runs until 4:00 AM Wednesday morning for the Pacific Coast beaches, and remains active until 4:00 AM Thursday for the inner San Francisco Bay shoreline. 2. Fire Weather Watch: Tropical Monsoon Surge (Late Weekend) On Saturday night through Sunday, a deep plume of monsoonal moisture surges from the Gulf of California. If these clouds manage to spark thunderstorms, any falling rain will evaporate in the hot, bone-dry lower air before touching the soil (virga). This creates a dangerous "low probability, high impact" scenario for a dry lightning storm. Because regional plants and brush are rapidly drying out, dry lightning hits combined with erratic, gusty thunderstorm winds could instantly ignite explosive wildfires. Pockets of high-based rain showers may slide through Monday.
1. King Tide Flooding: 1.7 Feet of Inundation A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for minor shoreline flooding. Low-lying parking lots, coastal parks, pathways and roads will experience saltwater flooding nightly. The advisory runs until 4:00 AM Wednesday morning for the Pacific Coast beaches, and remains active until 4:00 AM Thursday for the inner San Francisco Bay shoreline. 2. Fire Weather Watch: Tropical Monsoon Surge (Late Weekend) On Saturday night through Sunday, a deep plume of monsoonal moisture surges from the Gulf of California. If these clouds manage to spark thunderstorms, any falling rain will evaporate in the hot, bone-dry lower air before touching the soil (virga). This creates a dangerous "low probability, high impact" scenario for a dry lightning storm. Because regional plants and brush are rapidly drying out, dry lightning hits combined with erratic, gusty thunderstorm winds could instantly ignite explosive wildfires. Pockets of high-based rain showers may slide through Monday.
Chance of dry lightning for the Bay Area
Dry lightning, which produces little to no rainfall, can spark wildfires.
Dry lightning, which produces little to no rainfall, can spark wildfires.
Selfie snag: Thief’s own photo undoes $100K American Canyon burglary
Thieves in American Canyon made off with more than $100,000 in copper wire, tools and vehicles, but it was a selfie that helped police tie one of the suspects to the crime.
Thieves in American Canyon made off with more than $100,000 in copper wire, tools and vehicles, but it was a selfie that helped police tie one of the suspects to the crime.
Vallejo school district's working farm gives students hands-on lessons in agriculture and animal care
In the middle of the city of Vallejo sits an outdoor classroom unlike almost any other in the Bay Area: a working urban farm where school children spend their summer days brushing rabbits, feeding goats and learning the basics of animal care.
In the middle of the city of Vallejo sits an outdoor classroom unlike almost any other in the Bay Area: a working urban farm where school children spend their summer days brushing rabbits, feeding goats and learning the basics of animal care.
Arrests made in Alameda beach 'takeover' shooting that injured 2
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting at an Alameda beach "takeover" last month, and his girlfriend has been charged as an accessory.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting at an Alameda beach "takeover" last month, and his girlfriend has been charged as an accessory.
Palo Alto police investigating hateful graffiti found in park bathrooms, parking garages
The police department said investigators are uncertain whether all the cases of vandalism are connected or if they were committed by the same person.
The police department said investigators are uncertain whether all the cases of vandalism are connected or if they were committed by the same person.
Fairfield high school graduation shooting: 17-year-old arrested in fatal attack
The Fairfield Police Department announced the boy was arrested by officers and authorities from the United States Marshals Service in the Texas following an “extensive homicide investigation" into the June 3 shooting.
The Fairfield Police Department announced the boy was arrested by officers and authorities from the United States Marshals Service in the Texas following an “extensive homicide investigation" into the June 3 shooting.
San Franciscans launch the 'Foggy' app
Founders of the new 'Foggy' app join us on Mornings on 2 to talk about how to use the newly launched app that will help users prepare for the unpredictable weather conditions of San Francisco.
Founders of the new 'Foggy' app join us on Mornings on 2 to talk about how to use the newly launched app that will help users prepare for the unpredictable weather conditions of San Francisco.
SF Unicorns launch a foundation to break down barriers
The SF Unicorns launch The Unicorns Sport Foundation. Head of the new foundation, Pradeep Nair, joins us live to explain how the foundation plans to breaks down barriers, invest in youth development, community initiatives, and cricketing infrastructure across the Bay Area.
The SF Unicorns launch The Unicorns Sport Foundation. Head of the new foundation, Pradeep Nair, joins us live to explain how the foundation plans to breaks down barriers, invest in youth development, community initiatives, and cricketing infrastructure across the Bay Area.
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder holds first town hall after mental health leave
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder attended her first town hall meeting in three months following a leave of absence.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder attended her first town hall meeting in three months following a leave of absence.
Morgan Hill YMCA counselor arrested for alleged sex assault of 10-year-old girl
A YMCA employee was arrested by Morgan Hill police on Thursday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor.
A YMCA employee was arrested by Morgan Hill police on Thursday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor.
Slightly cooler forecast
Your Friday forecast features slightly cooler temperatures. The morning fog near the bay will eventually retreat to the coast. Highs should range from the low 60s near the shoreline to the upper 80s inland. Temperatures will rebound this weekend. Moisture will move into the area from the south. The monsoonal flow will lead to humid conditions and instability that could trigger dry thunderstorms (fire danger concerns Sun - Mon).
Your Friday forecast features slightly cooler temperatures. The morning fog near the bay will eventually retreat to the coast. Highs should range from the low 60s near the shoreline to the upper 80s inland. Temperatures will rebound this weekend. Moisture will move into the area from the south. The monsoonal flow will lead to humid conditions and instability that could trigger dry thunderstorms (fire danger concerns Sun - Mon).
Bay Area teen swims from Ireland to Scotland, for 'every single person' ever touched by cancer
A teen Berkeley swimmer continues to mark monumental aquatic feats around the globe, as she uses each swim stroke to honor those fighting cancer.
A teen Berkeley swimmer continues to mark monumental aquatic feats around the globe, as she uses each swim stroke to honor those fighting cancer.
Sister of missing Pearl Pinson creates independent tip line 10 years after Vallejo kidnapping
The family of Pearl Pinson has launched a new independent tip line this week, desperate for answers a decade after the 15-year-old vanished from Vallejo.
The family of Pearl Pinson has launched a new independent tip line this week, desperate for answers a decade after the 15-year-old vanished from Vallejo.
17 puppies found abandoned in Bay Area Walmart parking lot
The puppies are estimated to be 9-week-old Border Collie mixes and were rescued by the East Bay SPCA.
The puppies are estimated to be 9-week-old Border Collie mixes and were rescued by the East Bay SPCA.
The latest on the possible El Nino this year
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for minor high tide flooding. This advisory is thru NEXT Thusday. A Beach Hazards Statement remains strictly active through Friday 5 PM. Stay off jetties and never turn your back on the ocean. High pressur building into the Desert Southwest, compressing our natural marine layer The Coast: Kept chilly in the 60s under persistent marine cloud blocks. Around the Bays: Comfortable and breezy with highs in the 60s to 70s. Inland Valleys: Warming rapidly into the 80s to mid-90s. I am forecasting 100 degrees from Discovery Bay and Brentwood to Fairfield on Monday. Expect 90s Inland for two weeks. Interior Hotspots: The absolute warmest interior locations of Monterey and San Benito counties have a greater than 60% probability of cracking 100°F Nightly Inversion: While lower elevations drop into the cool 50s overnight, the building ridge will trap heat in our higher elevations and mountain peaks, keeping thermal hillsides stuck in the warm 60s and low 70s.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for minor high tide flooding. This advisory is thru NEXT Thusday. A Beach Hazards Statement remains strictly active through Friday 5 PM. Stay off jetties and never turn your back on the ocean. High pressur building into the Desert Southwest, compressing our natural marine layer The Coast: Kept chilly in the 60s under persistent marine cloud blocks. Around the Bays: Comfortable and breezy with highs in the 60s to 70s. Inland Valleys: Warming rapidly into the 80s to mid-90s. I am forecasting 100 degrees from Discovery Bay and Brentwood to Fairfield on Monday. Expect 90s Inland for two weeks. Interior Hotspots: The absolute warmest interior locations of Monterey and San Benito counties have a greater than 60% probability of cracking 100°F Nightly Inversion: While lower elevations drop into the cool 50s overnight, the building ridge will trap heat in our higher elevations and mountain peaks, keeping thermal hillsides stuck in the warm 60s and low 70s.
Here's how El Niño could affect the Bay Area
KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzales breaks down how likely El Niño is to develop soon and what it could mean for the Bay Area.
KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzales breaks down how likely El Niño is to develop soon and what it could mean for the Bay Area.
San Jose man arrested after 30 suspected burglaries on electric scooter
San Jose police on Thursday announced the arrest of a man they believe is connected to over 30 burglaries that took place over the course of a year.
San Jose police on Thursday announced the arrest of a man they believe is connected to over 30 burglaries that took place over the course of a year.
8 alleged San Jose gang members arrested after brutal beating
Several alleged San Jose gang members have been arrested in connection with a brutal beating outside a convenience store and another violent assault, authorities said.
Several alleged San Jose gang members have been arrested in connection with a brutal beating outside a convenience store and another violent assault, authorities said.