Forecast and Conditions for Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Updated: 11:55 AM PDT on May 17, 2008 Observed at Vandenberg AFB, California
Temperature	70 °F / 21 °C
Humidity	59%
Dew Point	55 °F / 13 °C
Wind	NNW at 10 mph / 17 km/h
Pressure	30.04 in / 1017 hPa (Falling)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	79 °F / 26 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	53 °F / 12 °C
Normal high	61 °F / 16 °C
Normal low	46 °F / 7 °C
Record high	71 °F / 21 °C (1997)
Record low	39 °F / 3 °C (1999)
Sunrise	05:57 AM (PDT)
Sunset	08:00 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise	06:13 PM (PDT)
Moon Set	04:13 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 except for patchy morning low clouds and dense fog at the beaches. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s at the beaches to the mid 90s to around 100 in the foothills.
	Tonight Clear except for patchy low clouds and dense fog developing. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s.
	Sunday Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s at the beaches to 90s in the foothills.
	Sunday Night and Monday Mostly clear except for patchy night and morning low clouds and fog. Lows in the 50s. Highs in the lower to mid 60s at the beaches to the lower to mid 90s inland. Northwest winds around 20 mph and gusty.
	Monday Night and Tuesday Mostly clear except for patchy night and morning low clouds and fog. Lows in the upper 40s and 50s. Highs in the lower to mid 60s at the beaches to the mid 80s to lower 90s inland.
	Tuesday Night through Thursday Night Areas of low clouds and fog during the night through morning...otherwise clear. Breezy. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Highs near 60 at the beaches to the upper 70s to mid 80s inland.
	Friday Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning otherwise mostly sunny. Highs near 60 at the beaches to the mid 70s to lower 80s inland.