Warming weather gives way to weekend cooling, possible light showers

A cloud reflection after rain in Balboa Park File photo by Chris Stone Dry and warmer conditions were expected throughout the county through Friday then cooler and windy weather accompanied by manageable light showers over the weekend forecasters commented on Thursday Highs in San Diego are expected to be in the mid-to-high s through the weekend with lows in the mid- s Stronger and gusty west winds are expected in the mountains and deserts through Saturday afternoon into Sunday The strongest winds are expected on Saturday afternoon and evening with gusts from to mph There could be various light rain on Friday night the National Weather Organization revealed The the bulk likely time for precipitation is on Saturday night with the most of likely location for San Diego County from the coast to the mountains NWS San Diego stated in a discussion Majority amounts are expected to be light with chances for one-tenth inch or more of rainfall ranging from around percent near the coast to to percent on the coastal slopes of the mountains Marine forecasters stated stronger winds and higher seas are expected late Saturday into Sunday possibly leading to hazardous boating conditions in the outer coastal waters Winds and waves should gradually subside later Sunday into Monday No hazardous marine conditions are expected Thursday through Saturday Dry weather will follow for next week Warming will begin on Monday and continue on Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures as much as to degrees above average on Wednesday for the coast and valleys the NWS commented Friday s San Diego surf forecast includes a low-risk rip current with surf from to feet sets to feet and mixed swell from and degrees City News Institution contributed to this account