Overview

• Light rain over the weekend brought only 0.1–0.3 inches of precipitation, leaving April rainfall at 30–50% of normal levels across the Bay Area.
• A high-pressure system is driving a sharp warm-up, with inland highs expected to reach the low 80s by midweek, particularly in the East Bay and North Bay.
• The National Weather Service warns of strong weekend winds, with an 80% chance of gusts exceeding 30 mph and a 40% chance of gusts topping 40 mph in coastal and elevated areas.
• Forecasters predict a low-confidence chance of light rain early in May, with totals likely limited to a couple tenths of an inch.
• Residents are encouraged to prepare for fire season by clearing vegetation and securing homes, as dry conditions persist despite temporary moisture gains.