Here's How Hot It May Get In Petaluma This Week

PETALUMA, CA — Heat is expected to return to Petaluma and the Bay Area during the latter half of this week as high pressure builds over the region.

The hottest afternoon is likely to be on Thursday when temperatures warm to 15-25 degrees above normal and inland locations likely exceed 90 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Meanwhile, forecasters expect coastal areas to reach into the 80s with the possibility of a few locations approaching 90.

In Petaluma, the high temp Thursday is forecast to reach 87.

The short duration of this heat event and adequate overnight cooling will likely limit overall heat risks for the general population, the National Weather Service said. However, those sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration will be at risk of heat-related illnesses.

Here is the National Weather Service's current 7-day forecast for the Petaluma area:

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light west northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Beach Hazards Statement

Heat isn’t the only concern: high winds could bring rip currents and sneaker waves 8-12 feet high along the coast. The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazards statement to coastal cities in San Francisco; the Coastal North Bay, including Point Reyes National Seashore, the Peninsula coast, northern Monterey Bay, southern Monterey Bay, and the Big Sur Coast. The advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. Tuesday until 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Anyone at the beach is advised to stay far away from the surf, and never turn their back on the ocean.