Southern California Weather Forecast: Air Quality, Coastal Flooding, and Warming Trend

Current Weather Conditions

• ☀️ The marine layer is holding onto the coastline, but much of the June gloom is burning off due to offshore flow.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are starting to warm up, with low 70s in the Inland Empire, upper 80s in the Antelope Valley, and upper 60s in the mountains.
• 💨 Light northerly and northeasterly offshore winds are dominating the weather pattern.

Air Quality Concerns

• ⚠️ Inland areas are experiencing unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups due to the offshore flow.

Coastal Flooding Risks

• 🌊 A beach hazard statement is in effect due to King Tides, with tides reaching up to 6.5 to 7 feet.
• ⚠️ Minor coastal flooding is possible, and some beach parking lots may experience light seawater intrusion.

Upcoming Warming Trend

• 📈 A ridge of high pressure offshore is contributing to a warming trend across Southern California.
• ☀️ By Thursday afternoon, temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s for many valley areas.
• 🏙️ Downtown Los Angeles will see steady low 90s, while the San Fernando Valley anticipates temperatures between 90-92 degrees for the next week.
• 🌴 Coastal temperatures will be a couple of degrees warmer with more sunshine, reaching the low 70s.