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| Sunrise 6:20AM | Sunset 7:52PM | Friday August 14, 2020 9:17 AM PDT (16:17 UTC) | Moonrise 12:48AM | Moonset 3:39PM | Illumination 19% |  |
PZZ645 Point Piedras Blancas To Point Sal Westward Out To 10 Nm- 904 Am Pdt Fri Aug 14 2020
Today..N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. NW swell 3 to 4 ft at 9 seconds.
Tonight..W winds 10 kt in the evening, becoming variable 10 kt or less. Wind waves 2 ft or less. NW swell 3 to 4 ft at 8 seconds.
Sat..Winds variable 10 kt or less, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with local gusts to 20 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. Mixed swell nw 2 to 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Sat night..W winds 10 to 15 kt with local gusts to 20 kt in the evening, becoming sw 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell nw 2 to 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Sun..Winds variable 10 kt or less, becoming W 10 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell nw 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Sun night..NW winds 10 kt in the evening, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. NW swell 3 to 4 ft at 9 seconds.
Mon..NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. NW swell 3 to 4 ft.
Tue..NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. Mixed swell nw 4 to 5 ft and S 3 ft.
Today..N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. NW swell 3 to 4 ft at 9 seconds.
Tonight..W winds 10 kt in the evening, becoming variable 10 kt or less. Wind waves 2 ft or less. NW swell 3 to 4 ft at 8 seconds.
Sat..Winds variable 10 kt or less, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with local gusts to 20 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. Mixed swell nw 2 to 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Sat night..W winds 10 to 15 kt with local gusts to 20 kt in the evening, becoming sw 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell nw 2 to 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Sun..Winds variable 10 kt or less, becoming W 10 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell nw 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Sun night..NW winds 10 kt in the evening, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. NW swell 3 to 4 ft at 9 seconds.
Mon..NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. NW swell 3 to 4 ft.
Tue..NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. Mixed swell nw 4 to 5 ft and S 3 ft.
PZZ600 904 Am Pdt Fri Aug 14 2020
Synopsis for the southern california coast and santa barbara channel including the channel islands national marine sanctuary and national park..At 15z, or 8 am pdt, a 1030 mb high pressure center was located 900 nm west of portland or and a 1004 mb thermal low was located over southern nevada.
Synopsis for the southern california coast and santa barbara channel including the channel islands national marine sanctuary and national park..At 15z, or 8 am pdt, a 1030 mb high pressure center was located 900 nm west of portland or and a 1004 mb thermal low was located over southern nevada.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Avilla Beach, CA
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Area Discussion for - Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 551 AM PDT Fri Aug 14 2020
SYNOPSIS. 14/402 AM.
Partly cloudy and very hot conditions are expected today especially for valley and interior areas. There will also be a slight chance of thunderstorms for the mountains and Antelope Valley this afternoon and Saturday afternoon and evening. The heat is expected to last into the middle of next week. Night and morning low clouds and fog will be minimal, and confined to areas near the coast.
SHORT TERM (TDY-SUN). 14/506 AM.
An upper low was located about 500 NM west of Pt. Conception early this morning and a strong upper high wa centered in Arizona. Southerly flow aloft across the region will continue to transport a modest amount of mid and high level moisture into the region today. While moisture is limited, models show decent instability this afternoon, so will keep slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for the mtns from southeastern SLO County through L.A. County. Southerly flow aloft could allow any storm to drift into the Cuyama Valley and the Antelope Valley. With nearly all of the moisture above 700 mb, any storms will be high based, and the main threats from any storm would be dry lightning and gusty downdraft winds, causing elevated fire danger. Most likely, there will be just some buildups in the mountains today.
It was a crazy day temperature-wise on Thursday, especially north of Pt. Conception, with max temps varying wildly depending upon cloud cover and local wind effects. For instance the high at Paso Robles, where it was cloudy all day with occasional rain was just 74 degrees, while it was 95 degrees at Lompoc and 104 degrees in Santa Ynez, where it became sunny and there were some brief downslope winds.
Temps today should be a bit more straightforward, simply very hot just about everywhere except within a few miles of the beaches. With heights/thicknesses on the way up today, and with temps at 950 mb also rising, expect max temps to be higher today in most areas. Once again, temps will be trickiest on the Central Coast. Low level northeast flow on the Central Coast was making for a very warm night, and temps could rocket to very high levels before any seabreeze sets it today.
Most locations in the valleys. at lower elevations in the mountains, and in the Antelope Valley will have highs between 100 and 110 degrees today, with highs in the 90s across most interior sections of the coastal plain. Temps could approach 100 degrees across interior sections of the L.A. County coastal plain.
Expect mostly clear to partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday, with little if any night through morning low clouds and fog. Tonight will be a very warm night, with lows in the 70s to lower 80s in most valley and foothill areas, and portions of the L.A. County coastal plain. Max temps on Sat should be very similar to those of today, maybe even a degree or two warmer in some interior sections. Models show slightly better moisture and instability Sat afternoon and evening across the mtns from eastern SBA County through L.A. County, so have added a slight chance of thunderstorms to those areas, and to the Antelope Valley.
The WRF shows an eddy circulation spinning up Sat night/Sun morning, with some night thru morning low clouds possibly pushing into coastal sections of L.A. and VTU Counties. Otherwise, expect mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. The GFS actually shows some showers spilling west of the mountains Sat night, but this looks a bit overdone, and for now will keep pops out of the forecast.
There should be some cooling on Sunday, especially west of the mountains, and if the eddy is as strong as indicated by the WRF, there may be more cooling than currently indicated in the forecast.
LONG TERM (MON-THU). 14/459 AM.
The upper pattern will change little Mon through Thu, with a strong upper high centered in southern Nevada much of the time. The high will peak in strength Mon and Tue, at around 600 dm, then will weaken a bit Wed and especially Thu. There are subtle differences between the operational runs of the EC and the GFS, with the EC showing more ridging and higher heights extending into the forecast area. The GFS shows the ridge axis lifting north of the region, with somewhat lower heights. In addition, it has better east to southeasterly flow aloft, and shows monsoonal moisture being transported into the region. For now, am reasonably confident that both max and min temps will remain well above normal through the period. If the EC is correct, excessive heat will persist, whereas if the GFS is correct, it will be somewhat less hot, muggier, and there will be a slight chance of showers/tstms each afternoon and evening in the mtns and deserts.
AVIATION. 14/1239Z.
At 1208Z, there was a surface based inversion up to around 2100 feet with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. There is high confidence in the current forecast through this afternoon for VFR conds. There is a 10 percent chance for VLIFR-LIFR conditions for KSMX through 15z. There is a 40 percent chance for MVFR conditions for smoke that could affect KPMD, KWJF and KBUR from the fires through 18Z. There is a slight chance for TSRA in local mountains which could cause some UDDF over higher terrain and LLWS for KPMD and KWJF if VCTS between 20z-02z.
KLAX . There is a 10 percent chance of LIFR conditions between 13Z and 16Z. There is a 10% chance for an easterly wind component over 8 kt from 12z-16z Sat morning.
KBUR . There is a 30 percent chance of MVFR conditions in smoke through 16Z.
MARINE. 14/221 AM.
Winds and seas will likely remain below Small Craft Advisory (SCA) levels through Saturday morning. There is a 20-30 percent chance of SCA level gusts during the afternoon and evening hours each day from Point Conception to San Nicolas Island. By Saturday mid afternoon, A (SCA) has been issued for zones (PZZ673-676) mainly from Point Conception to San Nicolas Island through Saturday evening. Then good confidence grows with (SCA) level NW wind gusts across the entire outer waters late Monday afternoon through mid week, especially for the northern two outer water zones.
Sundowner winds now look a bit weaker for Saturday evening. There is a 30% chance that a (SCA) will be needed for the western portion for the Santa Barbara Channel for that time period. A relatively strong eddy will develop later Saturday evening through the overnight hours, and Southerly winds 10-15 mph can be expected across the SoCal Bight from L.A. County to Santa Barbara South Coast into Sunday morning.
LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES. CA . Excessive Heat Warning in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT Saturday for zone 36. (See LAXNPWLOX). Heat Advisory in effect from 9 PM Saturday to 9 PM PDT Sunday for zone 36. (See LAXNPWLOX). Excessive Heat Warning in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT Monday for zones 37-38-44>46-51>54-88-547. (See LAXNPWLOX). Heat Advisory in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT Sunday for zone 41. (See LAXNPWLOX). Excessive Heat Warning in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT Tuesday for zone 59. (See LAXNPWLOX). PZ . Small Craft Advisory in effect from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday for zones 673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).
.HAZARD POTENTIAL OUTLOOK (SUN-THU).
Triple digit high temperatures and very warm nights will bring the potential for excessive heat over many areas through Monday and, for far inland areas, into Tuesday or longer. There is a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms from Sunday through Tuesday.
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Weather Reporting Stations
EDIT (on/off) Help NOTE: Click on distance to see the station location on a map| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | Pressure | DewPt |
| CPXC1 | 0 mi | 30 min | ESE 1.9 G 2.9 | 68°F | 1012.5 hPa | 58°F | ||
| 46215 - Diablo Canyon, CA (076) | 7 mi | 22 min | 54°F | 3 ft | ||||
| 46011 - SANTA MARIA - 21 NM Northwest of Point Arguello, CA | 21 mi | 38 min | SW 3.9 G 5.8 | 58°F | 4 ft | 1011.7 hPa | ||
| PTGC1 - Point Arguello, CA | 41 mi | 78 min | S 6 G 12 | 62°F | 1010.6 hPa (+1.7) | |||
| 46259 | 49 mi | 22 min | 61°F | 4 ft |
Wind History for Port San Luis, CA
(wind in knots) EDIT (on/off) Help| 9 AM | 10 AM | 11 AM | 12 PM | 1 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM | 5 PM | 6 PM | 7 PM | 8 PM | 9 PM | 10 PM | 11 PM | 12 AM | 1 AM | 2 AM | 3 AM | 4 AM | 5 AM | 6 AM | 7 AM | 8 AM | |
| Last 24hr | NE G11 | N | NW | W | NW | NE G5 | NE G4 | N | SE | NE | S | N | W | W G11 | NE | NE | -- | W | S | S | NW | NW | SE G5 | E |
| 1 day ago | SE | S | SW G13 | W G14 | E | NE | NE G5 | E | NE | NE | N | N | E | E | SE | SE | -- | SW | SW | W | N | S G9 | S G7 | W G18 |
| 2 days ago | -- | S | S G10 | SW G13 | W G15 | W | W | W G23 | W G20 | W G8 | N | S | SW | W | S | S | N | N | N | -- | N | SE | E | N |
Airport Reports
EDIT (on/off) Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Visibility | Sky/Weather | Temp | DewPt | Humidity | Pressure |
| San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County-Mc Chesney Field, CA | 7 mi | 22 min | N 0 | 10.00 mi | Fair | 85°F | 57°F | 40% | 1011 hPa |
| Santa Maria Public Airport/Capt G Allan Hancock Field, CA | 24 mi | 27 min | WNW 6 | 10.00 mi | A Few Clouds | 77°F | 60°F | 56% | 1011.6 hPa |
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Wind History from SBP (wind in knots)
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| Last 24hr | SE | Calm | NW G18 | NW | W | W | Calm | NW | NW | NW | SW | Calm | SE | W | W | E | SE | S | SE | SE | Calm | Calm | NW | Calm |
| 1 day ago | NW | W | NW | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | NW | W | NW | Calm | Calm | W | Calm | W | W | NW | |||
| 2 days ago | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | NW | NW | N | NW | W | N | W |
Tide / Current Tables for Avila, California
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Fri -- 01:47 AM PDT Moonrise
Fri -- 01:55 AM PDT -2.50 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 06:22 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:47 AM PDT 0.30 feet High Tide
Fri -- 12:08 PM PDT -0.08 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 04:38 PM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 06:46 PM PDT 2.61 feet High Tide
Fri -- 07:51 PM PDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 01:47 AM PDT Moonrise
Fri -- 01:55 AM PDT -2.50 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 06:22 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 08:47 AM PDT 0.30 feet High Tide
Fri -- 12:08 PM PDT -0.08 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 04:38 PM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 06:46 PM PDT 2.61 feet High Tide
Fri -- 07:51 PM PDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
| 12 am | 1 am | 2 am | 3 am | 4 am | 5 am | 6 am | 7 am | 8 am | 9 am | 10 am | 11 am | 12 pm | 1 pm | 2 pm | 3 pm | 4 pm | 5 pm | 6 pm | 7 pm | 8 pm | 9 pm | 10 pm | 11 pm |
| -1.8 | -2.3 | -2.5 | -2.3 | -1.8 | -1.2 | -0.5 | -0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0 | -0.1 | -0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | -0.5 |
Tide / Current Tables for Morro Bay, California
EDIT (on/off) Help One Week of DataMorro Bay
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Fri -- 01:47 AM PDT Moonrise
Fri -- 02:54 AM PDT 0.32 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 06:22 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 09:50 AM PDT 2.57 feet High Tide
Fri -- 01:13 PM PDT 2.32 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 04:40 PM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 07:42 PM PDT 4.60 feet High Tide
Fri -- 07:52 PM PDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 01:47 AM PDT Moonrise
Fri -- 02:54 AM PDT 0.32 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 06:22 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 09:50 AM PDT 2.57 feet High Tide
Fri -- 01:13 PM PDT 2.32 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 04:40 PM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 07:42 PM PDT 4.60 feet High Tide
Fri -- 07:52 PM PDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
| 12 am | 1 am | 2 am | 3 am | 4 am | 5 am | 6 am | 7 am | 8 am | 9 am | 10 am | 11 am | 12 pm | 1 pm | 2 pm | 3 pm | 4 pm | 5 pm | 6 pm | 7 pm | 8 pm | 9 pm | 10 pm | 11 pm |
| 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
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