Forecast and Conditions for El Centro, California

Updated: 4:56 AM PDT on July 10, 2009
Observed at El Centro, California
Temperature 82 °F
Humidity 10%
Dew Point 21 °F
Wind North at -
Pressure - (Steady)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 109 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 72 °F
Normal high 106 °F
Normal low 77 °F
Record high 115 °F (1973)
Record low 69 °F (1960)
Sunrise05:42 AM (PDT)
Sunset07:52 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise09:55 PM (PDT)
Moon Set08:38 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 6:37 am PDT on July 9, 2009/


... Excessive heat outlook valid Saturday through Monday...

Strong high pressure will strengthen and expand across the southwest
United States from late Friday through Sunday. Excessively hot
temperatures will be possible by Saturday... and could last through at
least next Monday.

Temperatures 4 to 7 degrees above the climatological norm are
expected during this period. Daytime highs over the Lower Desert
will range from 109 to 114 degrees on Saturday... and from 111 to 116
degrees Sunday and Monday. Although the atmosphere will be relatively
dry... the heat index will still approach 110 degrees during the
afternoon hours. Nighttime lows will mainly be in the 80s... with
warmest minimum temperatures in highly urbanized areas.

Exposure to extreme heat can be unhealthy and dangerous. If you plan
on being outdoors... remember to remain hydrated by drinking plenty of
water... wear loose-fitting clothing and a hat... and remain in the
shade or indoors as much as possible. Check on those that need
additional assistance... such as Young children and the elderly.

Stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts by listening to weather radio
on the public service band. More detailed information is available
from the National Weather Service in Phoenix on the internet at

Weather.Gov/Phoenix





Forecast as of 3:00 am PDT on July 10, 2009

Today
Partly sunny and hot. Highs 108 to 113. West wind 5 to 10 mph in the morning...becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows 75 to 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and very hot. Highs 110 to 115. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 76 to 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening...becoming west 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny and very hot. Highs 112 to 117. West wind 5 to 10 mph in the morning...becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Monday
Sunny and very hot. Highs 111 to 116.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and very hot. Highs 110 to 115.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and very hot. Highs 110 to 115.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s to lower 80s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot. Highs 109 to 114.
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