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.SYNOPSIS

Seasonably warm and dry conditions will build through midweek with gusty north wind along shore each afternoon.

KEY MESSAGES

-Gusty north winds each afternoon along shore through mid week with gusts near 30 mph.

-Gradual warming and drying trend peaking Tuesday.

-Potential drizzle late week.

DISCUSSION

High pressure will has started to form over the eastern pacific and align with shore. This has helped create strong, persistent north wind along shore and across exposed areas of the interior. Coastal headlands and peaks have seen gusts in excess of 30 mph this afternoon. Temperatures have also warmed for the interior under clear skies with high temperatures in the low 80s. Gusty north winds will persist near shore all through the week. High temperatures will peak around Monday and Tuesday with the warmest interior valleys reaching near 90. Models suggest a weak, night marine layer may form in protected coastal areas such as Humboldt Bay, but gusty north wind will help quickly mix out any clouds each day.

Looking at the extended forecast, most ensemble models show a quick moving trough clipping the area around next Friday, though compared to previous forecasts, most models now place it further north. As the trough approaches, more clouds will build in, helping to slightly cool conditions once again. A stronger marine layer is likely along shore around Thursday ahead of the trough. If the enough moisture can build along shore, another round of drizzle is likely, though chances for any wetting rain remain low (less than 15%) and mostly north of the area. Stronger high pressure and warming is likely behind the front. /JHW

MARINE

Near gale conditions have built in the outer waters today with very steep short period seas quickly building in response. Winds will continue to creep upwards through Monday with more widespread gale conditions in the outer waters. Strong north winds and steep short period seas up to 12 feet will also push closer to shore in the inner waters by Monday afternoon. Hazardous and gale conditions will be prolonged, most likely persisting through at least Thursday when a very mild reprieve is expected. /JHW

EKA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

CA... None. NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS... Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PDT Tuesday for PZZ450-455.

Gale Warning until 3 PM PDT Tuesday for PZZ470-475.