Today the Central Coast experienced cooler-than-normal temperatures with strong onshore winds that prompted wind advisories and a beach hazards statement for elevated surf:
But we'll close the week with the winds switching direction to offshore. That'll clear out the clouds and temps will rebound.
Friday & Saturday:
Northerly winds will transition to NE offshore winds, bringing warm, dry air from the interior. Temperatures will climb into the mid-70s to low 80s, with some areas possibly reaching the mid-80s on Saturday. Gusty conditions, especially in the Santa Barbara mountains and Santa Lucias, with gusts potentially reaching 50-55 mph. Elevated fire weather concerns due to the warm, dry, and windy conditions.Sunday:
Winds will ease, but temperatures will remain warm, possibly reaching the upper 80s in the valleys and low to mid-80s at the coast.Next Week:
A ridge of high pressure will build over the region, leading to a warming trend.Temperatures will climb to near or slightly above normal, with some inland valleys potentially reaching 90 degrees by mid-week.Mostly sunny skies with a shallow marine layer confined to immediate coastal areas.Technical Details:
