Forecast and Conditions for Buellton, California

Updated: 3:32 PM PDT on May 17, 2008 Observed at Righetti High School, Orcutt, California
Temperature	76.5 °F / 24.7 °C
Humidity	46%
Dew Point	54 °F / 12 °C
Wind	WNW at 7.0 mph / 11.3 km/h
Pressure	29.89 in / 1012.1 hPa (Falling)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	84.5 °F / 29.2 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	60.7 °F / 15.9 °C
Normal high	71 °F / 21 °C
Normal low	48 °F / 8 °C
Record high	85 °F / 29 °C (1978)
Record low	38 °F / 3 °C (1974)
Sunrise	05:56 AM (PDT)
Sunset	07:58 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise	06:12 PM (PDT)
Moon Set	04:12 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase

Special Weather Statement Statement as of 5:35 am PDT on May 17, 2008

... Heat wave to continue through Monday...

Strong high pressure over the West Coast and weak to moderate
offshore flow will continue hot weather across the area through
Monday. Daytime maximum temperatures will continue to rise into
the 90s across most of the interior sections with isolated
locations reporting temperatures to near 106 degrees through the
weekend. The hottest temperatures above 100 degrees will likely
occur in some foothill locations and across the valleys. Near
record temperatures are expected to occur at the Los Angeles
coasts today... with warmer than normal conditions continuing over
the other coastal areas. Temperatures at the beaches south of
Point Conception will climb into the mid 70s to upper 80s... while
inland portions of the coastal plain will likely warm to near 95
locally.

Records were tied or eclipsed in some valley and mountain
locations on Friday. Near record highs are forecast again for the
Valley... Mountain... and desert areas today and Sunday. In
addition... near record high minimum temperatures are expected to
occur tonight and possibly again Saturday night.

By the start of the work week... high pressure will begin to
weaken... and an increasing northwest flow should allow for a
sooner return of the afternoon sea breeze each day. Cooler
conditions should be expected to occur on Monday at the coastal
sections... and slightly cooler high temperatures across the
interior. More pronounced cooling will occur on Tuesday as strong
onshore surface gradients develop... pushing the marine intrusion
into valley and possibly foothill locations.

People planning outdoor activities through the weekend should take
into consideration the very high temperatures and adjust activities
accordingly. Wear loose fitting light weight clothing and drink
plenty of water. Take advantage of shade and air conditioning if
available.

Never... ever leave children... the elderly or pets in enclosed
automobiles... even for the shortest time. Temperatures quickly
rise to life-threatening levels... even if the windows are
partially opened.

Forecast as of 2:29 PM PDT on May 17, 2008

	Tonight Clear in the evening then patchy low clouds and locally dense fog. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight. Lows in the 50s to mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
	Sunday Patchy low clouds and fog in the morning...otherwise sunny. Breezy. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s at the beaches to the lower 90s inland. North winds up to 10 mph increasing to northwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
	Sunday Night Clear except for patchy low clouds and fog. Breezy. Lows in the 50s to mid 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight.
	Monday Patchy low clouds and fog in the morning otherwise mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s at the beaches to the lower 90s inland. Northwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
	Monday Night Clear in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
	Tuesday Patchy low clouds and fog in the morning otherwise mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s at the beaches to near 90 inland.
	Tuesday Night and Wednesday Areas of low clouds and fog during the night through morning...otherwise clear. Breezy. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Highs near 60 at the beaches to near 80 inland.
	Wednesday Night Clear...breezy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
	Thursday Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s at the beaches to the lower to mid 80s inland.
	Thursday Night and Friday Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Highs in the mid 60s at the beaches to near 80 inland.
	Friday Night and Saturday Patchy low clouds and fog during the night through morning...otherwise partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Highs near 60 at the beaches to near 80 inland.