According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in San Francisco, locals should expect northwest winds sweeping through, ranging from 20 to 30 mph with strong gusts up to 45 mph, beginning late Saturday morning and carrying through early Sunday morning. This advisory, as outlined in an alert from NWS San Francisco, suggests securing any loose outdoor items ahead of time to avoid any wind-related mishaps.
The NWS has also issued a Beach Hazards Statement through Monday. Gusts reaching the 40-50 mph mark will likely peak during the afternoon and early evening along the coast, with inland areas experiencing gusts between 30-40 mph. The advisory kicks in at 11 AM Saturday for coastal zones and extends through 5 AM Sunday, as stated in the Area Forecast Discussion by NWS San Francisco.
Looking further ahead, a transition to offshore winds is expected by Monday. These offshore gusts will be blowing mainly over the North and East Bay, which could, combined with warmer and drier conditions, spike some concern over elevated fire danger in the area. However, per NWS, the underlying moistness of local fuels may blunt the severity of any fire weather danger. It seems as though the routine pattern of cool and cloudy mornings followed by warmer afternoons will return as the new work week unfolds into Tuesday…