Weather/safety alerts: winds, fire danger, surf hazards, flood advisory
Key Questions
What wind conditions are expected in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Strong winds up to 50 mph and a gale warning are in effect for San Francisco Bay south of the Bay Bridge through Sunday. PG&E has warned of possible temporary power shutoffs in East and North Bay counties starting Sunday due to the winds.
Is there a fire danger alert for the region?
Elevated fire weather conditions with 10-25% humidity and 45-50 mph gusts are expected through May 18 across interior Bay Area and Central Coast locations.
What surf hazards are present at local beaches?
Hazardous surf, rip currents, and sneaker waves are forecast at west-facing beaches including San Francisco, Pacifica, and Half Moon Bay through Monday.
Is there a coastal flood advisory in effect?
A new coastal flood advisory runs through Tuesday morning, with up to 1 foot of flooding possible in bayshore locations such as San Pablo Bay during late-night peaks.
Who issues these weather and safety advisories?
All alerts are issued by the National Weather Service in San Francisco, covering winds, fire danger, surf, and flooding through the specified periods.
Strong winds to 50mph and gale warning SF Bay thru Sun; inland fire danger thru May 18 (10-25% humidity, 45-50mph gusts); hazardous surf/rip currents/sneaker waves at west-facing beaches (SF/Pacifica/HMB) thru Mon; new coastal flood advisory thru Tue morning (San Pablo Bay up to 1ft flooding with late-night peaks). Advisories from NWS.