North Bay's Week of Waves and Weather Wonders

The North Bay is in for a wild ride this week, with waves and weather taking center stage.

Ocean Alert: Powerful Waves and Sneaky Currents

• First Wave: Big, powerful waves rolling in from the northwest.
• Dangers: Sneaky rip currents and sudden sneaker waves.

• Warning: National Weather Service has issued an alert for all North Bay beaches.

• Second Wave: Expected later in the week.
• Characteristics: Shorter but with longer intervals between waves.
• Risks: Surprises for those on rocks or the beach.

Weather Watch: Warm and Stormy Mix

• Early Week: Warm and dry.

• Temperatures: Upper 70s to lower 80s.

• Later Week: Storm brewing.
• Timing: Friday through the end of the month.
• Impacts: Possible rain, up to 1.5 inches in Northern Sonoma County.
• Silver Lining: Recent rains have reduced fire concerns.

Stay Safe and Informed

• Beachgoers: Exercise caution; the ocean is powerful and unpredictable.
• Weather Watchers: Keep an eye on forecasts for updates.

It's going to be a bit of everything this week in the North Bay.