Central U.S. Severe Storms and Heavy Rain; Western Fire Weather Threats

A strong system will produce a swath of impacts. Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible in the south and central Plains. Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in the Mid Mississippi Valley. Mountain snow will develop in the Rockies. Critical fire weather threats are expected across northern California and the Southwest.
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Last Update: 832 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

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San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey, CA Local Forecast Office

12NM N San Francisco CA

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Synopsis: PZZ500-081615- 832 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021 .Synopsis for the Central California Coast and Bays Including the Monterey Bay...Greater Farallones...and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries... Northwest winds continue to produce strong wind gusts across the waters. There will be a brief period on early Saturday where the winds taper off, but then restrengthen later Saturday and remain elevated through the weekend. Winds out over the outer waters can expect to see gale force gusts into Saturday night. Seas will be dominated by these wind driven waves though a very small northwest swell will also exist through the coming days. $$

Tonight

NW winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

Sat

N winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

Sat Night

W winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

Sun

W winds 5 to 15 kt.

Sun Night

W winds 5 to 15 kt.

Mon

NW winds 5 to 15 kt.