Northern California weekend weather to consist of dangerous surf, smoke, hot inland temperatures
The first weekend of August in Northern California will consist of multiple weather hazards, from dangerous surf conditions along the coast, to hot temperatures inland, along with smoky air possible throughout the region.
Here's what to know.
Hot Inland Temperatures
In Sacramento and throughout the San Joaquin Valley, triple-digit temperatures are expected to begin Saturday.
Temps will be in the low triple-digits in Sacramento and Stockton, with Sunday and Monday being the warmest days.
In the Bay Area, expect warm temperatures around the bay and hot temperatures inland through the weekend, as high pressure moves in. Temperatures on Friday are expected to range from the 70s in San Francisco and Oakland, to the upper 80s and 90s inland.
According to the weather service, expect hotter temperatures through the weekend and into early next week. Areas expected to reach the low 90s this weekend include San Jose, Santa Rosa and Napa. Meanwhile, inland East Bay locations such as Concord and Livermore are expected to approach triple-digits.
Areas closer to the coast will also see warmer-than-usual temperatures, with highs in San Francisco expected to reach the upper 70s this weekend, and highs around 80 in Oakland.
Officials offered several tips to beat the heat, including staying hydrated, taking breaks in the shade and not leaving children or pets in unattended vehicles.
Spare The Air Alert
Along with high temperatures and high surf, air quality will also be a concern, due to wildfire smoke from the Woodside Fire burning on the Sonoma County coast. Smoke is expected to blow into inland Northern California Friday, peaking in the afternoon and evening hours.
The Bay Area Air Quality District has issued a Spare the Air alert for the entire region through Saturday but lifted it Saturday morning.
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District said parts of the county are also experiencing smoke impacts.
Officials urged residents to avoid smoke exposure by staying indoors, if temperatures allow.
Dangerous Surf
A beach hazards statement for the Bay Area shoreline and Central Coast is in effect through the evening of Saturday, Aug. 1. The advisory covers all Pacific coast beaches from Sonoma County down to Monterey County.
According to the National Weather Service, sneaker waves and strong rip currents will continue to be an issue along the coast. Breaking waves could be up to 10 feet along some south- and southwest-facing beaches and break points, including Pacifica, Santa Cruz and parts of Stinson Beach and Ocean Beach.
Officials urged people to maintain a safe distance from the water and to stay away from jetties, piers, beachside rocks and other waterside infrastructure.
The danger of high surf was illustrated during a dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz County on July 25. During the rescue, which was caught on video, 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams and another lifeguard pulled a 10-year-old to safety amid pounding waves.
