Strong northwesterly winds this afternoon will help hold most of the Central Coast near seasonal temperatures. As high pressure strengthens and winds ease, daytime highs will climb through midweek.

By Thursday, an influx of monsoonal moisture from the south will bring increasing mid- and high-level clouds, warmer overnight lows, and a chance of showers.

Looking ahead, rain and thunderstorms become more likely next weekend (Sept. 20–21). Overall, the air will feel noticeably muggy.

Fresh to strong (19 to 31 mph) afternoon northwesterly winds this weekend will produce slightly below seasonal temperatures and mostly clear skies during the late morning and afternoon, with the marine layer returning during the overnight.

The northwesterly winds will decrease Monday through Wednesday to gent

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