Forecast and Conditions for Downey, California

Updated: 1:53 PM PDT on May 17, 2008 Observed at Whittier, Whittier, California
Temperature	98.2 °F / 36.8 °C
Humidity	21%
Dew Point	52 °F / 11 °C
Wind	WNW at 11.5 mph / 18.5 km/h
Pressure	29.96 in / 1014.4 hPa (Falling)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	98 °F / 36 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	62 °F / 16 °C
Normal high	74 °F / 23 °C
Normal low	58 °F / 14 °C
Record high	92 °F / 33 °C (1978)
Record low	47 °F / 8 °C (1962)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days	0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	15
Sunrise	05:49 AM (PDT)
Sunset	07:48 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise	06:02 PM (PDT)
Moon Set	04:05 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 3:55 am PDT on May 17, 2008
Near record high temperatures expected today...

	Today Sunny. Highs near 80 at the beaches...to the mid to upper 90s near downtown...to near 103 in the Hollywood Hills.
	Tonight Clear. Lows in the 60s.
	Sunday Patchy low clouds and fog early in the morning then sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s at the beaches...to the mid to upper 80s near downtown...to near 100 in the Hollywood Hills.
	Sunday Night Clear. Lows in the 60s.
	Monday Mostly sunny except patchy morning low clouds and fog. Highs in the 70s at the beaches to the lower to mid 90s inland.
	Monday Night through Tuesday Night Mostly clear except for patchy night and morning low clouds and fog. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Highs in the lower to mid 70s at the beaches to the mid 80s to lower 90s inland.
	Wednesday through Thursday Night Mostly clear except for patchy night and morning low clouds and fog. Highs near 70 at the beaches to the upper 70s to mid 80s inland. Lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
	Friday Mostly sunny except patchy morning low clouds and fog. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s at the beaches to the mid 70s to lower 80s inland.