The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory today for Northern California, warning of sustained winds from 20 to 30 mph and gusts to 35 mph shaking Sacramento.
Following the wind -- and cooler temperatures that come with it -- will be a signirficant warm-up that is expected to drive weekend temperatures into the 80s.
A weather service meteorologist says winds will be strong enough to make driving difficult, especially for vans, large trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Not included in the wind warning are other threats posed by blustery conditions. For example, tomato seedlings planted earlier this month by impatient gardeners will be tested, and hair styles should receive sincere buffeting.
"Comb-overs are in danger," said meteorologist Brooke Bingaman in Sacramento. "We are expecting pretty strong winds."
Atmospheric pressure is expected to keep gusty conditions in the region throughout the day, and the wind advisory is in effect until 11 p.m.
"All storms are low-pressure systems, and a low-pressure storm is swinging into the Northwest and nudging into California later today," she said. "When the pressure changes dramatically, then there can be an increase in the winds."
As the wind increases, temperatures fall. After a high of 75 degrees Monday, temperatures are expected to drop 10 to 12 degrees. A high of 62 degrees is expected today in Sacramento, 65 Wednesday.
"That also relates to that low-pressure system because it came from around the Gulf of Alaska," Bingaman said.
Temperatures will rise toward the end of the week, climbing to above average on Friday through the weekend. Daytime temperatures should be in the 80s with no wind.
Call The Bee's Bill Lindelof, (916) 321-1079.
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