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Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, May 22: Patchy Fog Then Sunny
A few degrees warmer but overcast on the coast.
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Temperatures are slowly climbing for a slightly warmer afternoon today.
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 and very overcast for northern L.A. County beaches, with more chance of sun down at Seal Beach to Newport Beach. More inland it will be a few degrees warmer in the mid 70s, upper 70s for the Inland Empire and warm parts of the San Fernando Valley.
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 and L.A. County beaches until 2 p.m. 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 in the deserts will go up to 85 degrees in the high desert, up to 98 degrees for Coachella Valley.
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Tonight's lows will drop to the 50s.
This day in history
On this day in 1930, Harvey Milk was born. He'd go on to become California's first openly gay man to be elected to public office.
Things to do
- 'Turandot': British-born (but icon of L.A.) artist David Hockney designed the sets for this production of Puccini favorite Turandot two decades ago, and the show returns to L.A. Opera this week at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The L.A. Times digs into the unique history of the set and how it came out of long-time storage for this new revival. Starring Angela Meade in the title role, the opera also features Russell Thomas as her suitor and Guanqun Yu.
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
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