The Bay Area can expect a slight chance of thunderstorms today and tomorrow. Residents are advised to be cautious, as “when thunder roars, go indoors and see a flash, dash inside!” Although the likelihood of thunderstorms is low, at 10%, the potential for high-impact weather events is something to note, according to the National Weather Service in San Francisco.
With a greater possibility of rain before 11 am today, a 30 percent chance suggests a fair likelihood of a damp morning, with less than a tenth of an inch of precipitation possible. Stepping into the afternoon, the skies are expected to clear as the day warms to a mild 62 degrees, guided by a persistent west-southwest wind that might gust up to 18 mph. As informed by the forecast, gusts of up to 40 mph can be expected in “the higher terrain, gaps, and passes,” as per the Area Forecast Discussion.
This unsettled weather is courtesy of a strong and gusty onshore wind pattern, supplemented by a cold front off the California Coast and upper-level support, delivering light rainfall across the region. For those straying near coastal waters, caution is advised with “rough seas and gale force gusts expected,” as the marine conditions are predicted to stay hazardous throughout the week, per additional insights from the National Weather Service San Francisco’s Marine report…