Monsoon clouds and more heat on the way, Monday July 13th forecast

Tropical weather has returned via the Monsoon flow and that is making for an interesting short term forecast. Showers are possible and even thunderstorms can't be ruled out. We are monitoring our radars and it appears the bulk of the Monsoon energy will stay to our south and east of us, but we will keep a very close eye on things through late Sunday and in to early Monday just in case something significant develops. As is normal with the Monsoon, it is usually accompanied with very warm weather and heat issues will be in play for Monday inland areas warming well in to the 90's and even our normally much cooler coastline seeing some low to mid 80's. Excessive Heat Watches are in place for all areas and again, that includes much of the coastline as the sea breeze and marine layer become weaker.

Looking ahead, more heat is expected as we head in to mid July as well as lingering Monsoon chances. The marine layer will likely become very weak through a good chunk of next week. Heat Watches in place now for just about all areas will likely turn in to Advisories by early next week and last through at least Thursday. This mean temperatures will run well above normal for all areas depending on whether or not the marine layer completely disappears along the coast. We could also see some late afternoon and early evening Sundowners that will need to be monitored closely. The heat should start to decrease as we head toward next weekend, but our weather might get very interesting tropical wise. Our long range computer models see a very good chance for a tropical storm or hurricane cruising up from the south. It is very rare to have a system get close to California, but not unheard of. Our cool ocean temps will weaken whatever does get close, but high surf and shower chances will be possible if it does get close enough. We will keep a very close eye on our tropical chances and update our forecast frequently.

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