WeatherFriday, November 6
Santa Ana winds and near-90 heat hit Orange County this weekend
The 5AM Orange team
If you're planning time outside, pack for summer. Orange County's offshore flow strengthens Friday and Saturday, bringing weak-to-moderate Santa Ana winds, with highs in the low and mid-80s Friday and the mid- to upper 80s over the weekend.
Irvine is forecast to hit 89 on Sunday, tying San Diego
Source: Los Angeles Times
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Irvine | 89° |
| San Diego | 89° |
| Oceanside | 88° |
| Downtown L.A. | 87° |
| Santa Monica | 84° |
Humidity could fall into the teens in some valleys. Recent rain helped, but live fuel moisture is still between 65% and 80%. Red flag warnings cover parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
- Saturday gusts: 25 to 40 mph in wind-prone areas
- Chance of 35 to 50 mph gusts Saturday: 10%
- Beach Hazards Statement: late Thursday night to Tuesday morning
- Peak tides Sunday and Monday: 7.2 to 7.6 feet
The heat peaks Sunday before a cooldown and possible rain
- Nov. 6Offshore flow strengthens; Orange County highs reach the low and mid-80s.
- Nov. 7Santa Anas peak, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph in wind-prone areas.
- Nov. 8Temperatures peak, with Irvine forecast to reach 89.
- Nov. 9A gradual cooling trend begins.
- Nov. 13Rain is possible over the weekend of Nov. 13 and 14.
Sources: Los Angeles Times, mynewsla.com
Heading to the coast? We suggest staying out of the water near rock jetties, where a west-to-northwest swell raises the risk of hazardous swimming and coastal flooding. A possible atmospheric river could follow, though meteorologist Rich Thompson said details are iffy.
Sources: Los Angeles Times, mynewsla.com, California Post