San Diego weather today: Brooke Martell’s forecast for Nov. 4, 2024
Windy conditions are expected for parts of San Diego County until mid-week, with dry weather to continue by next weekend, forecasters said Sunday.
The inland valley areas could see some moderate winds beginning in the week, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy weather through the week and highs in the mid-70s, according to the National Weather Service.
Santa Ana winds will create critical fire weather conditions for the San Bernardino Mtns, Santa Ana Mtns, and portions of the Inland Empire. A more widespread Santa Ana wind event may be on deck for Wednesday into Thursday. Outdoor burning is NOT recommended! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/g5vMraTUIx
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) November 3, 2024
Desert areas are expected to remain a bit cooler, with sunny conditions and highs hitting the mid-70s through the week. The mountains are expected to also see some cooler weather through the week, with a mix of partly cloudy and sunny conditions and highs in the upper 50s to mid-60s.
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"Santa Ana winds with sunnier conditions will come into the picture later today through the middle of the week. This will lead to elevated to near critical fire weather conditions as gusty northeast winds are expected," the NWS said.
It will be a little warmer Monday, especially west of the mountains, with highs mostly in the 70s at lower elevations. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/mxkcpEQS6O
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) November 3, 2024
A wind advisory was in effect early Sunday for county deserts and mountains.
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Additionally, a small craft advisory was also in effect Sunday morning for coastal waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border extending 30 to 60 nautical miles out, including San Clemente Island.
Coastal San Diego will see light winds this week, with a mix of partly cloudy and sunny conditions by mid-week and highs reaching the mid-60s to low 70s.
Lingering light showers will diminish Sunday morning across the southern part of the county as trough of low pressure pushes to the east, according to the NWS.
Monday's San Diego surf forecast includes a moderate-risk rip current, with surf height from 2 to 4 feet and mixed west swell from 280 degrees and south swell from 210 degrees.
Downtown San Diego on Sunday was expected to reach a high near 67, with light winds in the afternoon. Otherwise, mostly clear conditions, with a low around 51 and calm wind after midnight.
