Stay safe near the coast and keep the umbrella handy

Happy Saturday! Scattered showers are winding down with partial clearing today. Clouds increase by this evening as our next storm approaches. Temperatures will remain cool, with highs in the lower 60s along the coast and middle 60s inland. A High Surf Warning remains in effect through 4 AM Sunday. Breaking waves of 25 to 35 feet are expected along the coast, with isolated waves reaching 40 to 50 feet at exposed locations, including Mavericks. Dangerous sneaker waves, powerful rip currents and coastal flooding are possible.  A Coastal Flood Advisory is also in effect for Saturday. High tide is at 1:34 PM. The next widespread round of rain arrives Sunday into Monday. Rainfall totals of .50 – 1.00” are expected across much of the Bay Area, with locally higher amounts in the North Bay coastal mountains. Winds could gust between 20 and 30 mph.  Rain should taper off late Monday with another storm in the forecast Tuesday night into Wednesday and Thursday. With soils becoming increasingly saturated and creeks and streams running higher, the risk of localized flooding will likely increase through the week.