A surge of monsoonal moisture from the the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico is bringing cloudy, humid weather to the Bay Area and Central Coast, along with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms, forecasters said.
The National Weather Service said in its daily forecast summary for the region Sunday that fire weather concerns would increase later Sunday into Monday, with the potential for dry lightning, rapidly drying fuels, and gusty winds. While there is increased moisture and humidity, the region’s fire danger is increasing as most of the rainfall will evaporate before hitting the ground, while dry lighting can still reach the surface, NWS said.
Several light showers developed on Sunday over coastal waters and parts of the Central Coast, with additional isolated showers possible through the day and into Monday, the NWS said. Any rainfall amounts are expected to be very light…