A Bay Area heat wave that pushed temperatures to 100 degrees has ended, with a cooling trend expected to begin Friday. Beach hazards and coastal flood advisories remain in effect due to dangerous waves and rip currents.
- High temperatures will drop 7-10 degrees between Monday and Friday, with East Bay and South Bay highs peaking around 75 degrees by Friday. - A low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska is driving the cooldown, possibly bringing coastal drizzle but no significant rainfall.
- The National Weather Service extended a beach hazards statement through Wednesday and a coastal flood advisory through Thursday morning. - Meteorologists warn that El Niño could increase coastal flooding during high tides this summer and fall.
The cooling trend will bring relief to the region, but residents are advised to stay cautious near beaches due to ongoing dangerous conditions.