Forecast and Conditions for Sherman Oaks, California

Updated: 3:41 PM PDT on May 17, 2008 Observed at Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California
Temperature	99.2 °F / 37.3 °C
Humidity	15%
Dew Point	43 °F / 6 °C
Wind	NW at 2.0 mph / 3.2 km/h
Pressure	29.88 in / 1011.7 hPa (Falling)
Conditions	Partly Cloudy
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	(FEW) : 7000 ft / 2133 m
Yesterday's Maximum	98 °F / 36 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	65 °F / 18 °C
Normal high	77 °F / 25 °C
Normal low	54 °F / 12 °C
Record high	98 °F / 36 °C (1970)
Record low	45 °F / 7 °C (1977)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days	0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	17
Sunrise	05:50 AM (PDT)
Sunset	07:50 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 to mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
	Sunday Sunny. Highs around 90 to 101. Light winds becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
	Sunday Night Clear. Lows in the 60s to mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
	Monday Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s and 90s. Light winds becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
	Monday Night Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
	Tuesday Sunny. Highs in the 80s and 90s.
	Tuesday Night and Wednesday Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s.
	Wednesday Night Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s.
	Thursday through Friday Partly cloudy. Highs in the 70s to mid 80s. Lows in the 50s.
	Friday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s and 50s.
	Saturday Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the 70s to mid 80s.