Stay dry, increased risk of fire – KION546

The weekend will be pleasant with sunshine and warm temperatures. The heat will intensify heading into next week, with an excessive heat alert already issued for the Central Coast from Tuesday. A maximum monsoon to the southeast of our region will set in a bit this weekend. We will slowly warm up over the weekend with low clouds in the morning on the coast, but mostly sunny skies in the afternoon. Then the subtropical high over the Pacific will strengthen and slowly approach from the west. This will keep the warming trend ongoing…see more in the extended forecast below.

AIR QUALITY: Good

Overnight: Low clouds will fill the bay and main valleys, expect a little more gray to start your Saturday. Patchy fog areas possible. Lows will be seasonal in the upper 40s to 50s for most, with ridge tops warmer in the 60s and sheltered valleys cooler in the 40s.

Sunday:Coastal clouds in the morning then sunshine for much of the afternoon on the central coast and very pleasant with slightly warmer temperatures, especially inland. Minor heat risk inland.

Monday: Morning clouds give way to sunshine and warmer coasts and inlands with an increased heat risk as we head into a week-long heatwave. 60s and 70s on the coast and triple digit 80s inland as the intense heat arrives.

Extended:Tuesday marks the start of an excessive heat watch everywhere except for the immediate Monterey Bay coast. High temperatures will become dangerous, especially inland. Highs in the 90s and 100s are possible starting Tuesday, with highs reaching 110°F in typical hot spots. No letup at night with overnight lows remaining in the 60s and 70s inland. It will certainly be warmer for coastal cities, but weak onshore flow could keep cooler temperatures and fog along the coast. However, with the ridge to the west, it can sometimes promote more northerly offshore flow that could bring significant warming toward the coast. Some of the finer details are still being worked out, so stay tuned to the forecast. Regardless, hot and dry conditions are expected for the 4th of July, making the fire danger high!

***Monitoring in case of excessive heat***

…for the mountains and valleys and all the interior of the central coast, except the immediate coast of Monterey Bay.

…from Tuesday morning to Friday evening.

…dangerously hot temperatures, well above normal, with limited nighttime cooling expected.

*Impacts: Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illness, especially for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Nighttime lows will also warm, resulting in little relief from the heat, especially over higher terrain and inland areas.

*Preparedness actions: drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on your loved ones and neighbors.

*Young children, pets and all animals should not be left unattended under any circumstances. Never leave anyone in a car or vehicle in hot weather. It only takes a few minutes for a life to die.

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Normal temperatures this week:
–COASTAL TOWNS–
LOW: 53ºF
HIGH: 68ºF

–INTERNAL CITIES–
LOW: 50ºF
MAXIMUM: 28°C
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-The Climate Prediction Center's forecast for July 5^th – 11^th temperatures are likely to be ABOVE normal and precipitation to be near normal*.
*Note: Little to no precipitation generally falls at this time of year.