Forecast and Conditions for Manhattan Beach, California

Updated: 2:48 PM PDT on May 17, 2008 Observed at Sally's house in, Manhattan Beach, California
Temperature	75.9 °F / 24.4 °C
Humidity	41%
Dew Point	50 °F / 10 °C
Wind	WNW at 4.9 mph / 7.9 km/h
Pressure	29.74 in / 1007.0 hPa (Falling)
Conditions	Partly Cloudy
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	(FEW) : 7000 ft / 2133 m
Yesterday's Maximum	84 °F / 28 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	63 °F / 17 °C
Normal high	69 °F / 20 °C
Normal low	57 °F / 13 °C
Record high	88 °F / 31 °C (1971)
Record low	50 °F / 10 °C (1962)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days	0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	9
Sunrise	05:50 AM (PDT)
Sunset	07:49 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise	06:03 PM (PDT)
Moon Set	04:06 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. Lows in the 60s...except to the lower 70s in the Hollywood Hills. West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
	Sunday Patchy low clouds and fog in the morning then sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 70s at the beaches to the upper 80s to mid 90s inland. Light winds becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
	Sunday Night Clear except for patchy low clouds and fog. Lows in the 60s to lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
	Monday Patchy low clouds and fog in the morning otherwise mostly sunny. Highs in the 70s at the beaches to the lower to mid 90s inland. Light winds becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
	Monday Night Clear in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
	Tuesday and Tuesday Night Areas of low clouds and fog during the night through morning...otherwise clear. Highs in the lower to mid 70s at the beaches to near 90 inland. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
	Wednesday and Wednesday Night Areas of low clouds and fog during the night through morning...otherwise clear. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s at the beaches to the lower to mid 80s inland. Lows near 60.
	Thursday Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then clearing. Highs near 70 at the beaches to the upper 70s to mid 80s inland.
	Thursday Night and Friday Patchy low clouds and fog during the night through morning...otherwise partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Highs near 70 at the beaches to near 80 inland.
	Friday Night Partly cloudy in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s.
	Saturday Patchy low clouds and fog in the morning then partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s at the beaches to near 80 inland.