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Gusty winds continue Wednesday

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Posted at 4:20 AM, Jan 29, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-29 10:12:34-05

Wednesday will be another breezy day for the Central Coast.

A wind advisory is in place for the the south coast region through 10:00 p.m. Wednesday. Northerly winds will generally range from 15-25 miles per hour with wind gusts from 40-50 mph. The mountains and foothills in Santa Barbara County will be under a high wind warning through 10 o'clock Wednesday night as wind gust have the potential to range from 55-70 mph. Although areas of San Luis Obispo County aren't under an advisory, residents can expect breezy conditions. Generally, winds will be right around 15-25 mph through Wednesday night.

A high surf advisory will remain in effect for the coastlines in San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara County through Friday morning. Breaking waves will range from 10-13 ft. and peak surf will be Thursday.

Morning temperatures will be in the 40s and 50s with cooler conditions in the inland valleys through the morning commute. The inland valleys will experience foggy and cloudy conditions throughout the morning hours before afternoon clearing. Otherwise, for the coastal regions, northerly winds should help keep most clouds out and allow for mostly clear skies Wednesday. Daytime highs for the beaches will be right around the mid-60s and the coastal valleys will stay close to the mid-60s to low 70s. Inland valley communities are still on the slightly cooler side, with maximum daytime highs staying right around the upper 50s to the low 60s.