Another toasty day today for inland areas as a dome of heat sits over much of California. Inland areas are likely to see high temperatures 15-20ºF above normal and may approach records. Light onshore flow will keep the coast comfortable, but highs will also be warm for this time of year.
Air Quality: Good to Moderate
**HEAT ADVISORY**
... in effect until 8PM Saturday for the higher terrain and southern valleys of Monterey and San Benito Counties with temperatures in the 90s to 105ºF.
...and for the Santa Clara Valely with temperatures up to 95ºF
*This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. Hot conditions can cause heat illnesses.
Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Take action when you experience symptoms of heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke.
Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a bit of fog on the beaches and some high clouds moving in from the east. Temperatures will range from the upper 50s to low 70s along the coast and 80s all the way up to around 105ºF inland. Breezy up valleys late in the day.
Extended: We'll cool further as we head into early next week as a deep trough digs down the coast. We're watching for a slight chance of rain too, maybe around Tuesday. Winds will pick back up again as well.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 50ºF
HIGH: 66ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 47ºF
HIGH: 76ºF
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The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for June 5 - 11 calls for the likelihood of ABOVE normal temperatures and BELOW normal precipitation.
- ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) STATUS: Neutral
- ENSO Forecast: Neutral conditions persist through summer & possibly into next winter.
-Area drought status: Abnormally dry for portions of southern San Benito and southeastern Monterey Counties. Drought-free for the remainder of the KION coverage area.
-Monterey Bay Sea Surface Temperature as of May 29: 54.3ºF (avg. of 7 buoys) [Historic May Avg. SST: 55.8ºF]