Friday sun alert in Oakland — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(OAKLAND, CA) Sun alert! Get out and take advantage of the sun today with one of these unique ideas, or use them as inspiration for your own planning with our four-day forecast, based on NWS data.

Have a picnic: Especially in the era of COVID-19 restrictions, a novel way to safely engage in the beloved pastime of a shared meal can be hard to find. Why not get creative and meet a friend somewhere pretty with a basketful of snacks and a blanket? Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes.

Try a new hobby: Why not mix it up? Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation, and means that even whiffing here or there doesn’t feel quite so frustrating.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with a sunny Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Oakland:

• Friday, October 15

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 83 °F, low 50 °F
  • Breezy: 2 mph

• Saturday, October 16

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 86 °F, low 46 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 6 mph

• Sunday, October 17

  Partly sunny then chance of light rain during the day; while chance of light rain then patchy fog overnight

  • High 66 °F, low 43 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 18

  Patchy fog then mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 64 °F, low 42 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.