¡Buenos dias! A partial pass by one of the ASCAT satellites last evening measured NNW winds of 15-20 knots near Cerralvo, and model forecasts are in excellent agreement that solid NNW background flow will continue today. Infrared satellite loops early this morning showed a few patches of thin, high cloud moving in from the southwest, but forecasts show we should see plenty of sunshine this afternoon. There was still enough of a west component to the winds yesterday afternoon that produced gusty, uneven winds near shore at the northern beaches, but mid afternoon winds were stronger and much steadier about a 1/2 mile offshore (personal observation). Several of the model forecasts show a bit less west component to the background flow today, so hopefully we'll see better quality winds there today. The forecast through the upcoming weekend remains unchanged, as model forecasts are in excellent agreement that surface high pressure will remain locked in place over the western U.S. Our background NNW flow will gradually weaken a bit beginning on Thursday, but there should be ample wind left through Monday to combine with sunny to mostly sunny skies and keep our local wind machine in fine form.
(Tides)- Today…Mostly sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
- Wednesday…Sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
- Thursday…Sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.
- Friday…Sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.
- Saturday…Mostly sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.
- Sunday…Mostly sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.
- Monday…Mostly sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.