Pull Out the Sunscreen

It's finally time for Campbell residents to dry off, head downtown and soak up some sun rays.

After weeks of stormy weather, the forecast for today and Friday calls for sunshine and high temperatures that could break records, a National Weather Service forecaster said.

"We're expecting to see the warm temperatures continue at least  [Thursday], and possibly Friday as well, before cooling down for the weekend," meteorologist Austin Cross said.

Highs today in the Bay Area are expected to reach the 80s, with the highest temperatures in inland spots like Gilroy and Livermore, Cross said.

The balmy temperatures are caused by a ridge of high pressure and an offshore flow of air, which are causing the atmosphere above the region to heat up, meteorologist Bob Benjamin said.

The resulting high temperatures could break records in cities like Oakland and San Francisco, Benjamin said.

The clear blue skies, coupled with longer days ever since clocks were moved forward, have put smiles on the faces of many sun-starved Bay Area residents. It also means things are picking up at some local businesses.

—Bay City News Service