Seasonable Start, Late Week Heat

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – A weak system passes by overnight keeping clouds and some wind in the forecast. Some drizzle can't be ruled out. A low will cut off to the south and keep the weather seasonable through mid-week, then high pressure winds out, heating up the area--especially inland.  

Air Quality: Good  
 
***GALE WARNING*** 
...for the near coastal waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas in effect until 3AM Tuesday  
 
*Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. 
 
*Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 
 
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. 
 
Overnight: Clouds fill back in around the bay and into the valleys. A spritz of drizzle will be possible on the south/east sides of the bay. Patchy fog possible. Lows in the 40s to low 50s.
  
Tuesday: Clouds linger on the south side of the bay, otherwise mostly sunny. Most areas will warm up a few degrees except perhaps the peninsula area which may be a degree or two cooler than Monday. Highs ranging from the upper 50s to mid-70s on the coast--warmest on the north side of the bay--and 70s to around 90ºF inland. Breezy on the coast, windy up valleys.    
 
Wednesday: Clouds linger on the south side of the bay, otherwise mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 50s to mid-70s on the coast--warmest on the north side of the bay--and 70s to around 90ºF inland. Breezy on the coast, windy up valleys.    
 
Extended: Temperatures should remain fairly seasonable through mid-week as the upper level forces battle it out. High pressure will win out into the weekend, however, sending temperatures upward—especially away from the coast. Some cooling then expected out of the weekend.     

This week's normal temperatures:    
--COASTAL CITIES--   
LOW: 50ºF   
HIGH: 66ºF    
--INLAND CITIES--    
LOW: 47ºF    
HIGH: 76ºF   
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The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for June 1^st – 7^th calls for the likelihood of ABOVE normal temperatures and near normal precipitation.   
- ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) STATUS: Neutral   
- ENSO Forecast: Neutral conditions persist through summer & possibly into next winter.     
-Area drought status: Abnormally dry for portions of southern San Benito and southeastern Monterey Counties. Drought-free for the remainder of the KION coverage area.      
-Monterey Bay Sea Surface Temperature as of May 25^th: 54.0ºF (avg. of 7 buoys) [Historic May Avg. SST: 55.8ºF]