The Brief Several weather hazards are lining up across the Bay Area heading into the weekend, from wildfire smoke and dangerous beach conditions to increasing inland heat and elevated fire weather concerns. Several weather hazards are lining up across the Bay Area heading into the weekend, from wildfire smoke and dangerous beach conditions to increasing inland heat and elevated fire weather concerns. Smoke may create hazy skies and reduce air quality, particularly in the North Bay and other communities downwind of the fire. Residents living in fire-prone areas should remain aware of changing weather conditions and avoid activities that could accidentally ignite a wildfire. Strong marine windThe National Weather Service is also forecasting a powerful marine wind event over the northern California coastal waters this weekend.