Forecast and Conditions for West Hills, California

Updated: 10:30 AM PDT on May 13, 2008 Observed at Fallbrook Ave. & Victory Blvd., West Hills, California
Temperature	75.4 °F / 24.1 °C
Humidity	13%
Dew Point	21 °F / -6 °C
Wind	East at 3.6 mph / 5.8 km/h
Pressure	29.89 in / 1012.1 hPa (Steady)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	71.4 °F / 21.9 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	56.8 °F / 13.8 °C
Normal high	75 °F / 23 °C
Normal low	53 °F / 11 °C
Record high	96 °F / 35 °C (2002)
Record low	50 °F / 10 °C (2000)
Sunrise	05:53 AM (PDT)
Sunset	07:48 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise	02:13 PM (PDT)
Moon Set	02:24 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase

Special Weather Statement Statement as of 9:40 PM PDT on May 12, 2008

... Hot weather on tap by midweek for much of southwestern
California...

An upper level high pressure system will build off the central coast
by Wednesday... then it will strengthen as the main core of the high
becomes anchored over central and northern California Thursday
through Friday. Weak to moderate offshore flow will develop by
Tuesday morning... helping to warm temperatures to near normal for
this time of year.

As the upper level high pressure system builds over California
and weak offshore flow persists Wednesday morning... there will
be additional warming across most areas on Wednesday... especially
interior sections. Many valley... Lower Mountain... and desert locations
will climb well into the 80s on Wednesday... with warmer locations
soaring into the lower 90s. Onshore flow is projected Wednesday
afternoon... which will help to moderate temperatures near the coast.

The hottest days will be Thursday and Friday as offshore flow becomes
more pronounced and the boundary layer continues to warm with time.
Temperatures will soar well into the 90s across most interior
sections... with some of the hottest locations expected to climb
to over 100 degrees. At this time... it appears that the offshore
influence will affect portions of the coastal plain on Thursday
and Friday. Areas near the immediate coast will likely climb into
the 80s... while inland portions of the coastal plain will likely
soar into the 90s. Some record high temperatures are likely Thursday
and Friday.

During the hot spell... relative humidity levels will likely lower
to around 10 percent in many valley and mountain locations... as well
as the Antelope Valley. This could bring potentially dangerous fire
conditions to many portions of southwestern California by
Wednesday... with the threat continuing through at least Friday.

At this time... it appears that temperatures will continue to be
quite warm on Saturday and Sunday. However... the upper high should
weaken a bit... and there will be a quicker return of the seabreeze
each afternoon... which should cool at least coastal regions. Inland
temperatures will continue to be relatively hot... with highs in the
lower to mid 90s in most areas. More significant cooling will likely
occur early next week.

People planning outdoor activities later this week into the weekend
should take into consideration the very high temperatures and adjust
their 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 3:04 am PDT on May 13, 2008

	Today Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
	Tonight Clear. Lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s.
	Wednesday Sunny. Highs in the 80s to lower 90s.
	Wednesday Night and Thursday Clear. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s. Highs in the 90s.
	Thursday Night through Friday Night Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Highs in the mid 90s to 103.
	Saturday and Saturday Night Clear. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. Lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
	Sunday and Sunday Night Clear. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s.
	Monday Sunny. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s.