Weather/safety alerts: winds, fire danger, surf hazards, flood advisory
Key Questions
What weather alerts are active in the Bay Area this week?
Red flag warnings for fire weather are in effect for North Bay interior, Napa, and Alameda areas, with PG&E considering PSPS. Coastal flood advisories are extended through July 19 for bay shorelines and July 15 for the coast, alongside sneaker wave and beach hazard warnings through Friday.
Are there any fire risks or incidents reported recently?
Dry lightning risk has passed, but multiple wildfires have occurred including those sparked by Coit Tower fireworks, in South San Jose, and on Adobe Loop Trail, with some trail and bridge closures. Heat risk remains moderate for inland areas.
What ocean safety concerns should visitors know about?
Sneaker wave warnings are extended with gusty winds expected 1-5 PM and high tides through next Thursday. Incidents include a surfer death, a fisherman swept away, and ongoing cliff instability risks.
Fire weather red flag warnings North Bay interior, Napa, Alameda. PG&E considering PSPS. Ocean safety: surfer death, fisherman swept, sneaker wave warning extended. Beach hazard warning extended. Coastal flood advisory extended through July 19 for bay shorelines, July 15 for coast, with king tide warnings for Central Marin. Sneaker wave risk continues with gusty winds 1-5 PM, high tides through next Thursday. Dry lightning risk has passed. Also: Coit Tower fireworks-sparked wildfire, South San Jose wildfire, Adobe Loop Trail fire, Grizzly Peak closure, Golden Gate Bridge closure, transit disaster, record traffic, cliff instability, PSPS, new Lake County fire, mountain lion incident, hiker death, Yosemite waterfall death, college students swept, rattlesnake, bear safety. Heat risk moderate for inland areas.