Too hot, too soon and way too dry.
Our sun-parched plants will shrivel in the sun for another weekend as record highs and dry conditions continue through Sunday. Breezy conditions could fan wildfire flames, leading to rapidly spreading threats.
Patchy to dense fog will be possible again tomorrow morning.
Record highs through Sunday:
Friday, April 17, 93 degrees set, in 1967.
Saturday, April 18, 94 degrees, set in 1967.
Sunday, April 19, 92 degrees, set in 1995.
A weak cold front will move through Sunday. The lack of energy and the limited moisture with the front are not looking good for rain chances. However, the GFS and EURO are a bit more optimistic today, showing a slight chance of a few passing showers, estimated chances 10 percent or less.
Behind the front, high pressure builds with a period of elevated north and northeasterly winds. Dry air filters in once again into the area behind the front, continuing the dry weather conditions into midweek.
High pressure will move east of the area Tuesday and Wednesday with lighter winds expected. Cooler temperatures return on Monday with highs a little below normal.
Tonight: Mostly clear with patchy to dense fog.
Friday: Patchy to dense fog early, then becoming mostly sunny with near record highs. Morning lows in the 50s inland, 60s along the beaches. Afternoon highs in the 80s to low 90s inland, 70s to low 80s along the beaches. Wind: S/SE 5-10 mph inland. Patchy to dense fog overnight.
Saturday: Partly cloudy with near record highs. Morning lows in the 50s inland, 60s along the beaches. Afternoon highs in the 80s to low 90s inland, 70s to low 80s along the beaches. Wind: S/SE 5-10 mph inland. Patchy to dense fog overnight.
Looking ahead: Cooler temperatures return next week with a strong northeasterly breeze.
Sunrise: 6:57 a.m.
Sunset: 7:56 p.m.