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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 127 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

- Warmer temperatures continue into next week with Moderate HeatRisk early next week

- Coastal Flood Advisory for up to 1.7 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways

- Potential for thunderstorms and elevated fire weather concerns late this weekend into early next week

SHORT TERM

Issued at 127 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026 (This evening through Saturday night)

Strengthening high pressure over southern California is shifting eastward toward the Desert Southwest. This has result in a gradual warming and drying trend across the interior and higher elevations that will persist through early next week. Meanwhile, a persistent marine layer around 1,000 feet will gradually compress to around 500 feet over the weekend and maintain cooler conditions near the coast. Thus, afternoon maximum forecast temperatures today will be in the upper 50s to 60s near the coast, 60s/70s around the bays and locations adjacent to the bays, and 80s to middle 90s inland. Meanwhile, the warmest interior locations of the Monterey County have a greater than 70% probability of reaching 100 degrees F.

Again for tonight, may see some mist/light drizzle at the coast as low clouds push locally inland into the coastal adjacent valleys. Otherwise, temperatures look to cool into the 50s overnight into Saturday morning for most lower elevations. However, the higher elevations (especially across the Central Coast) will only cool into the 60s to lower 70s as the aforementioned high pressure continues to build.

For Saturday, temperatures continue to warm by a few degrees with mostly Minor HeatRisk with pockets of moderate in the warmest interior valleys.

LONG TERM

Issued at 127 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026 (Sunday through next Thursday)

Saturday night and into Sunday is when we forecast monsoonal moisture to advect around the western periphery of the high pressure over the Desert Southwest. This area of high pressure will continue to strengthen as it shifts northeastward into the Intermountain West Sunday and into Monday with Precipitable Water values reaching between 1.00-1.25" across much of the region. There remains a great deal of uncertainty in the model guidance with respect to the amount of MUCAPE (lifting mechanism) to support high-based thunderstorms. The mid/upper level moisture will be in place and we have fairly high confidence in this. Thus, expect widespread mid-to-high level clouds to stream across the region with virga (precipitation not reaching the surface). As the moisture profile deepens Monday into Tuesday we expect a slight chance of high- based rain showers across the Bay Area and Central Coast. All that being said, this is considered a low probability, high impact scenario if thunderstorms are able to develop, the fire weather threat is high. We will continue to monitor the potential for high-based convection closely!

With respect to temperatures, warm and dry conditions are likely to persist through much of next week when we see more widespread Moderate HeatRisk across the region Monday though Wednesday. The exception will be coastal locations as the marine layer is forecast to remain around 500 feet in depth. Maximum afternoon temperature warm slightly (especially inland) through early next week and so do the overnight lows, this explains the more widespread Moderate HeatRisk. The amount of mid-to-high level clouds may limit how warm the afternoons get but also would limit radiative cooling as well.

Beyond Wednesday, the 500 MB Heights and Anomalies indicate high pressure will remain parked over the Four Corners region and/or Intermountain West. This will keep temperatures slightly above seasonal averages with near normal precipitation.

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 512 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

The marine layer stratus will gradually creep inland through the evening. Overall the trend will be fairly similar to yesterday, although the stratus bank is a little more ragged and the marine layer less defined. That makes the flight category forecast a little tricky.

Vicinity of SFO...VFR conditions will persist for several more hours thanks to an unhealthy stratus bank and shallow marine layer. As the temperature cools and the winds ease overnight, there is high confidence that IFR ceilings will return for the early morning flights.

SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.

Monterey Bay Terminals...The ceilings have finally cleared at MRY for longer than we've seen this week. While the Monterey Bay is nearly clear, the coastal convergence will still favor status development and it's likely ceilings arrive before the 06Z TAF comes out.

MARINE

(Tonight through next Thursday) Issued at 512 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

Rough northwest seas subside to moderate (6-8 ft) by the end of the weekend. The embedded low, long period southwest swell continues into next week. Northwest strong breezes diminish to a moderate to fresh breeze with strong gusts early next week.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 127 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026

Warm and dry conditions persist through much of next week, especially away from the coastal marine influences which are forecast to persist through much of next week. This will increase fire weather concerns as fuels rapidly dry out. Fire weather concerns further increase late this weekend into early next week as a surge of monsoonal moisture advects northward around the western periphery of the high pressure over the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. If thunderstorms are able to develop, dry lightning and gusty, erratic outflow winds would be the main hazards. The limiting factor is the lack of instability over our region those days. Thus, we will continue to closely monitor these conditions through the weekend. Given the combination of the potential for dry lightning and rapidly drying fuels, it is important to stay up to date on the forecast as it evolves.

BEACHES

Issued at 450 AM PDT Thu Jul 10 2026

A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect for Pacific coast beaches through this afternoon. Long period southwesterly swell will create an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents, as well as breaking waves up to 10 feet. This will be especially true for south and southwest facing beaches with moderate to steep slopes along the North Bay, San Francisco Peninsula, and Santa Cruz coasts. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for minor high tide flooding through Thursday July 16th. The combination of a perigean spring tide (lunar perigee on 7/13 and new moon on 7/14) enhanced by 3-6 inches of additional water from thermal expansion and accumulated sea level rise since the tidal datum was established (1983-2001) will bring high tides up to 1.7 feet above normal. This will lead to minor flooding of parking lots, parks and roads with isolated closures expected. For context, in June we reached 2.0 feet above normal and in January we reached 2.5 feet above normal.

MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

CA...Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 AM PDT Thursday for CAZ006-506- 508.

Coastal Flood Advisory from 8 PM Saturday to 4 AM PDT Wednesday for CAZ505-509-529-530.

PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PDT Sunday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm.

Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PDT this evening for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.

Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Saturday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.

Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PDT Monday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.