Timber Fire Response Gets Relief as Marine Layer Deepens to 2,000 Feet
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Updated · KSBW Monterey · Aug 11
Timber Fire Response Gets Relief as Marine Layer Deepens to 2,000 Feet
3 articles · Updated · KSBW Monterey · Aug 11
Summary
A deepening marine layer to nearly 2,000 feet is expected to improve Timber Fire conditions over the next few days, bringing cooler, damper air and a chance of overnight drizzle.
Hot, dry weather and gusty winds are still challenging crews in higher Central Coast terrain, where areas above the marine layer have seen little relief over the past week.
Highway 1 is forecast to stay cool, damp and drizzly, while moderate overnight humidity recovery Monday night should help near the coast even as the highest terrain likely remains dry.
A cooling trend through the end of the week should push temperatures well below normal, though a slight chance of showers or a thunderstorm Tuesday night into Wednesday could trigger erratic winds near the fire.