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FXUS66 KMTR 060856
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
156 AM PDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...New SYNOPSIS, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 103 AM PDT Sat Jul 6 2024

Day 5 of the heat wave and triple digit temperatures will return
to inland areas this afternoon. A slight cool down begins Sunday,
but hot weather will continue through next week. Red Flag
Warnings remain in effect through Saturday night.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 103 AM PDT Sat Jul 6 2024

A few daily records will likely fall this afternoon as the second
peak of this heat wave continues. Some inland areas will be in
the triple digits including Santa Rosa (101), Livermore (106),
and King City (105). Coastal areas will continue to enjoy nature`s
air conditioning as the marine layer fills up with stratus this
morning. These coastal clouds will come and go over the weekend,
but the cooler weather will remain.

Not much change to the short term forecast tonight as Saturday
continues to look like one of the hotter days in this prolonged
heat wave. The 850 mb temperature (measured at 27.5C at 00Z) will
likely peak today, with both the ECMWF and GEFS ensemble means
near 30C at 07/00Z. That benchmark has only been hit 6 times out
of roughly 56,000 weather balloon observations going gback to
1948. There`s even an outside chance (5% or so) that the all-time
record of 31C will be hit. Either way, we are continuing to deal
with historic heat, especially at higher elevations.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday through Friday)
Issued at 103 AM PDT Sat Jul 6 2024

There is a little bit of good news in the long term forecast.
The strong, persistent ridge will finally slide east, with the
axis crossing California on Sunday. This will bring marginally
cooler temperatures. Inland areas will trade low 100s for mid to
upper 90s. Those slightly more mild conditions will then persist
through next week. I know everyone is looking for the end of this
heat wave, but the best we are going to get is a minor
improvement. While there won`t be many 100 degree thermometers
outside of southern Monterey and San Benito Counties (including
Pinnacles Nat`l Park), we are still way above seasonal averages.
In the short term section I mentioned the chance for 30C 850 temps
today. While we are glad to see that will start to come down next
week, it likely won`t drop below 24C until next weekend. 24C is
certainly better than 30C, but it`s still in the top 10% for this
time of year. So when will the heat wave actually end? There is
some indication that a cold front is possible next Friday. It`s
still early, and the models don`t yet agree, but there is hope.

This has been a long heat wave, and there is still much more to
come. Please continue to taking the following precautions to keep
yourself, family, friends and pets safe from the heat:

-Stay inside in an air conditioned environment between 10am and 7pm.
-Suspend unnecessary outdoor activities during the extreme heat, but
if you must be outdoors, take frequent breaks in the shade  or AC
and drink cool water.
-Know the signs and symptoms of Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke!
Heat Stroke can be deadly if not treated immediately by a medical
professional. Call 911 if you suspect someone is suffering from Heat
Stroke.
-Wear a lifejacket, swim near a lifeguard, and check conditions
before entering the water if going to a river or ocean to cool off.
Rivers and the ocean are extremely cold, and Cold Water Shock can
turn into paralysis and drowning if you are not careful.
-Use a cool and damp towel on your body if you do not have AC and
are feeling hot. Or, take a cool shower or bath.
-Do not leave kids or pets in a parked car.
-Ensure pets and livestock have access to shade and water.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1042 PM PDT Fri Jul 5 2024

VFR at all stations with MVFR/IFR conditions to return at OAK, MRY,
and SNS overnight. Guidance indicates some low clouds may reach STS
and APC but confidence remains too low to include in TAF. Onshore
flow is expected to persist through the period with winds becoming
light and, at times, variable overnight. Haze and smoke may be
visible from terminals, but it is not expected to result in a
reduction in flight category.

Vicinity of SFO...VFR to persist through the TAF period. Five minute
observations (as of 10PM) show a general weakening trend for winds
with chances for stronger gusts (greater than 20 knots) fully
diminishing by midnight. Moderate onshore flow continues overnight
before gusty winds up to 23 knots returns late tomorrow morning.

SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.

Monterey Bay Terminals...Currently VFR becoming IFR overnight.
Onshore flow continues through the TAF period with light, at times,
variable winds overnight becoming more moderate during the day. High
confidence in LIFR CIGs and reduced visibility developing overnight
as the marine layer remains compressed below 1000 feet. Improved
conditions will return by mid-morning at both MRY and SNS.
Confidence is low that fog will develop but will continue to monitor
given persistence and highly compressed marine layer.

&&

.MARINE...
(Tonight through next Thursday)
Issued at 1042 PM PDT Fri Jul 5 2024

High pressure over the Pacific Ocean will be the dominating
feature through the period. Gentle to moderate northwesterly
breezes will prevail through the period. Significant wave heights
will build to 10-12 feet beginning Wednesday night.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 940 AM PDT Fri Jul 5 2024

Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for the North Bay Interior
Mountains, East Bay Hills and Santa Cruz Mountains until 9 PM
Saturday. Red Flag Warnings are also in effect for the Santa Lucia
Mountains, San Benito County, and the Southern Salinas Valley until
9 PM Saturday as well

Despite easing surface winds, this prolonged heat wave will
continue to bring very low RH that will cure and dry the fuels.
ERC values are exceeding or approaching the max moving average for
a number of regions. Conditions are dangerous, and we urge
extreme caution. Please rethink the use of any fireworks this
year, including the safe and sane, or even those seemingly-
innocuous sparklers and pop-its. Perhaps consider not lighting
them off at all this year, and instead enjoy a professional
display in your community, or even on TV. Its not worth the risk.
Don`t Be the Spark!

&&

.BEACHES...
Issued at 1224 AM PDT Wed Jul 3 2024

Beaches will be a popular destination over the Holiday and as one
of the few places to escape the oppressive inland temperatures.
Fortunately the waves are relatively low energy, but that doesn`t
alleviate all beach safety concerns. Ocean temperatures are in
the mid-50s. This cold water may catch some off-guard. Cold water
shock can set in very quickly. Wear a life jacket, dress
appropriately, limit time in the water, swim near a lifeguard and
follow their instructions.

&&

.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Excessive Heat Warning until 11 PM PDT Wednesday for CAZ502>504-
     506-510-512>518.

     Red Flag Warning until 9 PM PDT this evening for CAZ504-512-
     515>518.

     Heat Advisory until 11 PM PDT Wednesday for CAZ508-528-529.

PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT early this morning for Pt
     Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm-Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-
     10 nm.

&&

$$

SHORT TERM...Flynn
LONG TERM....Flynn
AVIATION...Sarment
MARINE...Sarment

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