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Your SoCal Weather Report For Tuesday, May 21: Slightly Warmer
Daytime highs for Tuesday afternoon.
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Low clouds will continue through the morning and for this Tuesday afternoon, we should see more sun.
Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Cloudy morning, afternoon sun
- Beaches: 60s
- Mountains: 60s
- Inland: 70s
- Warnings and advisories: Beach Hazards
Today's highs will be in the 60s for the coasts, low 70s for the inland coast and upper 70s for the valleys, up to 79 degrees for the Inland Empire.
Forecasters warn beachgoers to be careful out in the water — strong rip currents and breaking waves up to 6 feet will pound the Malibu coast until Wednesday evening. If you are ever caught in a strong rip current, check out this guide from the National Weather Service.
Do you know what to do if you are caught in a #ripcurrent? Always check with a lifeguard before entering the water. Swim near an open lifeguard tower. Strong rip currents are expected at #LACounty beaches through this evening. #BreaktheGripoftheRip #CAsurf pic.twitter.com/Gp8pvFIxDd
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) May 20, 2024
Temperatures have climbed in the deserts since Monday — expect a high of 85 degrees in the high desert, up to 95 degrees for Coachella Valley.
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Tonight's lows will drop to the 50s.
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Things to do
- Amy Tan In Conversation With Rev. Rodrick Echols: Joy Luck Club author Amy Tan joins Rev. Rodrick Echols, pastor at Laguna’s Neighborhood Congregational Church, at this Live Talks L.A. event to discuss her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Tan, who is on the board of the American Bird Conservancy, shares essays and drawings that reflect on the beauty of the birds all around us.
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
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