Los Angeles weather

[NYCTWCjunkie]

I thought I would share what I posted at TWC Classics in terms of a weather report from last night
with the addition of a Los Angeles weather thread at TWC Today.

For past reports and chat posts, feel free to visit the TWC Classics' Los Angeles weather thread.
http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3834

The report below is from 10:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time last night.

A very pleasant evening in southern California tonight will give way fair skies tomorrow (Sunday).
Depending on where you live in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, it will be noticably warmer inland areas
with forecast high temperatures in the 90s while it'll be in the 80s within 20 or so miles from the coastline
(including downtown Los Angeles).  It will remain dry for at least the next five days.

I have not added the transparent byline on the photo yet, but to give the appropriate copyright credit,
the current conditions graphic page background is by Stephen Friday at Flickr.

[lfmusiclover]

Very nice! Once again, your graphics look absolutley spectacular!  8)

[G2003]

Yah, I like the actually pictures in the backgrounds.

[lfmusiclover]

I think it would be cool if the IS actually used graphics like that in the background from time to time.

[G2003]

I think it would be cool if the IS actually used graphics like that in the background from time to time.

Yes. Well the IS will be getting a graphic relaunch soon. I think they should use either actual pictures, or if they used different
backgrounds depending on the time of day. (i.e. Sunrise in the morning hours, Clouds in the Afternoon, Sunset in the evening, Stars overnight)

[lfmusiclover]

Well hopefully they'll actually IMPROVE the IS this time. 

[G2003]

Well hopefully they'll actually IMPROVE the IS this time. 

Yah. But if anything, Version 1 of the IS was better than the current version.

[lfmusiclover]

That's what I said. hopefully this time they'll IMPROVE it. Meaning, hopefully this time they'll make it better then it was before the relaunch.

Gil, your getting annoying. Remember what I said about this not being a posting contest. If you can't comprehend that I'm going to ban you.

[Mike M]

Nice, Paul! Yeah, it would be cool if the IntelliStar would have city backgrounds and perhaps even different backgrounds for different parts of the day. Maybe the HD STAR will have that feature.

Is there something wrong with my graphics? I ask because no one has commented in them in a while. If there are any improvements you think I should make with my weather graphics, please let me know! 8)

[lfmusiclover]

Is there something wrong with my graphics? I ask because no one has commented in them in a while. If there are any improvements you think I should make with my weather graphics, please let me know! 8)

I wasn't aware you had any graphics here....

[NYCTWCjunkie]

Nice, Paul! Yeah, it would be cool if the IntelliStar would have city backgrounds and perhaps even different backgrounds for different parts of the day. Maybe the HD STAR will have that feature.

Is there something wrong with my graphics? I ask because no one has commented in them in a while. If there are any improvements you think I should make with my weather graphics, please let me know! 8)

Honestly, I don't think there is anything wrong with your graphics, Mike. If there's anything I can advise you on
is to make sure the temperature and weather icon are consistently positioned from location to location.
Also, not that there's anything wrong with them, but I would also double check each time you create
a map template to make sure they are straight at zero degrees on your Google Earth compass. 
I have to catch myself in doing that, too.

[NYCTWCjunkie]

A heat wave has gripped parts of the Golden State this weekend, especially today. Temperatures in many locations
will be near, at or above the century mark while any relief can be found right at the shoreline. The good news for
Los Angeles and across much of southern California is that the heat will subside to much more tolerable levels
tomorrow with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s with cooler readings at the shore.

For the time being, there is an Excessive Heat Warning in effect for Los Angeles until 7:00 PM
Pacific Daylight Time. Hope you're doing okay out there, Bob!

[Localonthe8s]

Again great job, Paul!

[NYCTWCjunkie]

As it has been well-documented, areas of heavy rain and storms across much of southern California and
most of Arizona has caused flooding in many areas across the region this weekend.  Mudslides are occurring
in the wildfire burned areas where vegetation was stripped from the massive fires from three months ago.

At this hour, much of the precipitation has subsided for now, but more rain and thunderstorms are possible across
the region tonight. The bulk of the precipitation is moving right through Los Angeles and areas to the west and
southeast actually have pretty fair conditions and normal visibility.  Malibu, California is under some haze though,
but mudslides have been a major threat after rain fell there earlier.

Some updated weather information for the National Weather Service...

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Oxnard, California on January 27, 2008

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH remains in effect until 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 23 remains in effect until 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time for the following locations:

Fresno County
Kern County
Kings County
Los Angeles County
Madera County
Mariposa County
Merced County
Monterey County
San Benito County
San Luis Obispo County
Santa Barbara County
Tulare County
Ventura County


A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect until 9:00 PM Pacific Standard Time for Santa Barbara,
Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Showers will increase later this morning, then showers, heavy at times will continue through this evening.
Rainfall rates of ½ inch to one inch per hour are possible in heavy showers. There is a good chance of
thunderstorms later this morning through this evening and some thunderstorms could produce rainfall rates
in excess of 1½ inches per hour.

Intense rainfall will pose a significant threat of dangerous flash floods outside of burn areas and debris flows
in and below burn areas.

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.
Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.


A WIND ADVISORY is in effect until 10:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

Areas of south winds will increase to 20 to 35 MPH with peak gusts to 45 MPH by this afternoon,
then continue through this evening before diminishing and shifting to the west. The strongest winds are expected
later this afternoon through the early evening, especially in the valleys and foothills. These winds may be
strong enough to knock down trees with shallow root systems due to the highly saturated ground.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 MPH or greater are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


Here is some local coverage of today's weather event in Los Angeles and across southern California:

The graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


LOS ANGELES
downtown weather conditions from the University of Southern California as of 12:35 PM Pacific Time

55°

heavy rain

Visibility: 1½ miles
Humidity: 87%
Dew Point: 51°
Wind: Variable at 5 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.89 inches (falling)
Ceiling: 2500 feet
Sunday's air quality forecast: Good



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Long Beach, CA
57° rain
Wind: SSE at 16 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Visibility: 2½ miles
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with a high of 62°


Anaheim, CA
59° overcast
Wind: SSE at 10 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 63°


Van Nuys, CA
53° light rain and windy
Wind: S at 20 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Visibility: 8 miles
Sunday's forecast:  70% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms and a high of 60°


Ontario, CA
59° overcast
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 60°


Corona, CA
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 62°


Glendora, CA
56° mostly cloudy
Wind: SW at 7 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 63°


Malibu, CA
57° haze
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 6 miles
Sunday's forecast: 90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 61°


Simi Valley, CA
52° light rain
Wind: S at 6 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles
Sunday's forecast: 90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 56°



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Los Angeles International Airport
58° rain
Wind: SE at 15 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles


Burbank, CA
53° heavy rain
Wind: S at 13 MPH
Visibility: 2 miles


Chino, CA
62° mostly cloudy
Wind: S at 16 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Culver City, CA
54° light rain
Wind: SSE at 3 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles


Fullerton, CA
60° overcast
Wind: S at 13 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Hawthorne, CA
60° heavy rain
Wind: SE at 15 MPH
Visibility: 2½ miles


Huntington Beach, CA
62° mostly cloudy
Wind: SE at 12 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Irvine, CA
60° overcast
Wind: S at 6 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Manhattan Beach, CA
55° heavy rain
Wind: SE at 3 MPH
Visibility: 1½ miles


Pasadena, CA
54° heavy rain
Wind: SW at 4 MPH
Visibility: 2 miles


Riverside, CA
61° mostly cloudy
Wind: SE at 2 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Santa Ana, CA
62° mostly cloudy
Wind: SSE at 16 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Santa Barbara, CA
57° mostly cloudy
Wind: SSE at 15 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Santa Monica, CA
55° rain
Wind: SSE at 12 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles


Torrance, CA
56° light rain
Wind: SE at 14 MPH, gusting to 34 MPH
Visibility: 2 miles


Woodland Hills, CA
53° light rain
Wind: SW at 7 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Visibility: 8 miles



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR LOS ANGELES (through Monday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

TODAY
Mostly cloudy, with a 70% chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm.
Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 62°.
South-southeast wind between 11 to 17 MPH becoming west-southwest.

TONIGHT
Overcast with an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 10:00 PM.
Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Low around 50°.
West-southwest wind between 14 to 17 MPH becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 24 MPH.

MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers, mainly before 10:00 AM. High near 56°.
West wind between 8 to 11 MPH becoming calm.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Low around 44°. Calm wind.



Los Angeles metropolitan area radar within the last 2 hours (courtesy of KABC-TV)...

[lightning10]

Today record heat all around the San Gabriel Valley today temps made it to just above 100 degrees in some valley areas  . Its a bit early for this sort of warth... Where I live Whittier it made it to 102 today 

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