Northeasterly flow brings coastal hazards including tidal flooding

A strong area of low pressure will continue to usher in cooler temperatures and windy conditions. The rest of the day will feature a cloudy sky along the coast, more sunshine away from the coast. Temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s.Winds could gust up to 40 mph at times, especially along the coast.Tonight will be partly cloudy and chilly with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. A WIND ADVISORY remains in effect along the coast through 2 AM Monday morning.Monday will feature a mostly cloudy sky and it will be breezy. Highs will be near 70 degrees and winds could gust up to 30 mph at times, especially along the coast. The strong northeasterly wind will bring coastal hazards to our area. These include tidal flooding, rough surf and a higher risk for rip currents.An area of high pressure be north of our area and will keep a northeasterly wind around through most of the upcoming week. This will keep the humidity low and keep temperatures below normal.Regarding the drought, the latest droug