Forecast and Conditions for Oxnard, California

Updated: 10:23 AM PDT on May 17, 2008 Observed at WFO LOX, Oxnard, California
Temperature	81.8 °F / 27.7 °C
Humidity	41%
Dew Point	56 °F / 13 °C
Wind	WSW at 4.0 mph / 6.4 km/h
Pressure	30.01 in / 1016.1 hPa (Steady)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	9.0 miles / 14.5 kilometers
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	89 °F / 31 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	58 °F / 14 °C
Normal high	68 °F / 20 °C
Normal low	53 °F / 11 °C
Record high	90 °F / 32 °C (1956)
Record low	43 °F / 6 °C (1962)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days	0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	9
Sunrise	05:53 AM (PDT)
Sunset	07:53 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise	06:07 PM (PDT)
Moon Set	04:09 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

	Today Sunny. Highs in the 70s at the beaches to the lower to mid 90s inland.
	Tonight Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
	Sunday Sunny. Highs near 70 at the beaches to near 90 inland.
	Sunday Night Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
	Monday Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s at the beaches to the mid to upper 80s inland.
	Monday Night and Tuesday Mostly clear except for patchy night and morning low clouds and fog. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Highs near 70 at the beaches to the lower to mid 80s inland.
	Tuesday Night and Wednesday Mostly clear except for patchy night and morning low clouds and fog. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s at the beaches to the mid to upper 70s inland.
	Wednesday Night through Friday Clear except for patchy night and morning low clouds and fog mainly near the beaches. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.