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No major changes in the Thursday forecast.  Patchy fog will resurface near the coast during the morning hours.  Mostly sunny skies and warm to hot temperatures will highlight the afternoon forecast. Highs should range from the mid 60s to the low 90s. The warmer will move in by Friday and will last through the weekend. Inland areas could approach triple digit territory. The Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through Saturday afternoon.

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• Wave 1: This Weekend (Thursday – Sunday): High pressure will build aggressively westward starting tomorrow, compressing the marine layer.. ◦ The Numbers: Saturday inland downright hot, easily cracking 100 - 102.. ◦ Heat Risk: Widespread Moderate Heat Risk will lock over our inland neighborhoods Thursday through Sunday night.. ◦ The Coast Shield: Strong northwest winds blowing over the ocean this weekend will trigger cold water upwelling. This will enhance a stubborn, narrow marine cloud block, keeping beaches highly comfortable in the 60s and 70s while inland valleys bake.. • Wave 2: Next Week (August 5 – August 8 Watch): The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is tracking an even more alarming pattern as the ridge will rebuild massively by next Tuesday, flashing high-confidence signals for another round of even hotter, extreme temperatures toward the end of next week.. Critical Fire Weather Alert (Elevated All Week) • The Threat: An elevated fire weather threat remains active across the interior North Bay, East Bay, Diablo Range, and Santa Lucia Range.. • The Ridge Factor: While lower valleys will benefit from good overnight cooling, the higher elevations will suffer. Mountain ridges and peaks will struggle to cool down at night, trapping bone-dry air and keeping temperatures warm with near-zero humidity recovery. Avoid any sparks, campfires, or outdoor equipment use.  Beach Warning Active • Sneaker Wave Alert: The Beach Hazards Statement is locked in through the weekend. Deceptive, long-period southerly ocean swells are generating dangerous rip currents and sudden sneaker waves along the Pacific Coast. Stay off wet coastal rocks and jetties..

Wednesday will be an incredibly pleasant transition day across the area.  The Numbers: Seasonally warm inland and slightly cooler than normal along the immediate beaches.  Interior valleys will see comfortable 80s to near 90°F. Tonight's Fog Loop: A weak disturbance passing inland tonight will drag a widespread return of marine fog deep into the interior valleys by Wednesday morning. Clouds will mix out by midday.  The Winds: Reliable, breezy onshore winds will blast through local gaps and passes each afternoon and evening through early midweek. Beach Hazards Statement in effect though Saturday at 5pm. Sneaker waves and strong rip currents are present and dangerous. Do not turn your back on the ocean!