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Tracking strong winds Tuesday, warming Wednesday

2 days ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:08 am Published May 13, 2025 4:37 am Wind Advisories are in effect Tuesday for the entire coastline. Most advisories begin after lunch and last through early Wednesday, with wind gusts around 45-50mph. These could be damaging winds and may cause travel concerns. Palm fronds may get blown into the roads, high profile vehicles may have trouble driving though gusty corridors and conditions will be hazardous for boaters.
Temperatures tumble Monday, tracking a cool & cloudy workweek

3 days ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:09 am Published May 12, 2025 4:21 am High pressure moves out of the area Monday, causing temperatures to come tumbling down. Marine layer clouds have reformed in northern communities which will also aid in the cooling trend. Most places , clouds or not, will drop a significant 10-15 degrees. Highs will rise into the 60s and low 70s by the beaches while the 80s and a few 90s are projected inland.
Peak heating Friday, tracking a mini heatwave for Mother's Day weekend

6 days ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:15 am Published May 9, 2025 4:29 am Dense fog developed late Thursday night and will impact your Friday morning commute. Visibility will be below a quarter mile at time, so low beams are imperative. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for most of the viewing area except 5 cities beaches and the Gaviota Coast.
The heat arrives Thursday, tracking a toasty Mother's Day weekend

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New Published May 8, 2025 4:21 am Most of the Central Coast is waking up to clear skies Thursday morning. We may see the marine layer develop between daybreak and lunch time, however this is very dependent on winds. Regardless, if the clouds develop or not, by late afternoon the sun breaks through and all clouds diminish. Temperatures rise fast and warm into the upper 60s and 70s by the beaches and 80s inland. This is the start of the significant warming trend.
Warming Wednesday, tracking the heat this holiday weekend

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:19 am Published May 7, 2025 4:34 am High pressure arrives and helps marine clouds clear quickly Wednesday. Expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and temperatures to warm up. Highs will rise into the 60s and 70s by the beaches with a smattering of 80s inland. Offshore flow will aid in clearing clouds and will inhibit marine layer formation overnight. Most beaches will wake up to completely clear skies tomorrow.
May gray Tuesday, tracking the heat this workweek

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:18 am Published May 6, 2025 4:26 am Marine clouds have redeveloped Tuesday morning and will be slow to clear for most beaches. Onshore flow will strengthen by the evening and help to hold the clouds in place. We may see a few hours of sunshine in Santa Barbara, however it will be short lived. Some misting and drizzle is expected from the dense clouds to start the morning. Temperatures will warm a few degrees today as high pressure aloft develops.
Warming Monday, tracking the heat this week

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:26 am Published May 5, 2025 4:37 am Some marine layer clouds develop overnight in northern communities while winds were strong enough to mix out clouds in Santa Barbara through Ventura. The entire viewing area will see sun by midday and a ridge of high pressure begins to warm us up. Temperatures rise into the 60s and 70s by the beaches, inland valley up into the mid 70s and high 70s for the interior.
Mild Friday, tracking rain into the weekend

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New Published May 2, 2025 4:39 am Clouds are socked into the coastline producing more misting and drizzle Friday morning. Visibility may be reduced and roads are slick so make sure to travel safely when headed out the door. Expect a similar clearing pattern to yesterday, with Santa Maira and San Luis Obispo clearing to sunny skies while clouds may hold through late lunch in Santa Barbara. Temperatures will rise into the 60s and 70s as a mini ridge of high pressure builds in.
May grey arrives Thursday, tracking thunderstorm chances

2 weeks ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:22 am Published May 1, 2025 4:43 am Onshore flow will push more dense marine clouds into the area Thursday morning. Misting and drizzle is likely and we will kick off the month of May with a cool and cloudy start. Clouds will attempt to clear by the evening, some beaches will see a partly cloudy skies while other areas will see no clearing. Due to low pressure in Southern California, we have a chance for thunderstorms and showers this evening.
Cloudy & cool Wednesday, tracking rain this weekend

2 weeks ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:18 am Published April 30, 2025 4:33 am Dense marine clouds pushed in late Tuesday night and will impact visibility and temperatures Wednesday morning. Grab that extra layer and expect minimal clearing from the beaches. Due to the clouds, temperatures will fall 5-8 degrees. Highs will rise into the 50s and 60s by the beaches and low 70s near inland valleys wile 80s still appear in the deepest valleys. More marine clouds bring misting and visibility issues Thursday.