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Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, May 29: Windy Over 5 Freeway Corridor

It's Wednesday and in today's forecast — more May Gray skies this morning followed by the warm, afternoon sun.
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- Today’s weather: Warm, sunny in the afternoon
- Beaches: 67-76
- Mountains: 60s-70s
- Inland:70s-80s
- Warnings and advisories: Wind Advisory
As typical, there will be morning low clouds and fog until this afternoon, when it will be mostly sunny. Highs for the beaches will be in the mid 60s, up to 69 degrees along the Orange County coast. The inland coast will be mid 70s.
The valleys will see highs in the 70s, low 80s for the western San Fernando Valley, and up to 85 degrees in the Inland Empire.
Daytime highs for the low desert will range from 89 to 98 degrees, up to 103 degrees in Coachella Valley.
If your evening commute takes you to Antelope Valley or through the 5 Freeway corridor, be careful. Starting at 6 p.m. winds at speeds up to 30 mph are expected, some gusts up to 50 mph. The winds are expected to calm down overnight.
Tonight's lows will drop to the 50s.
This day in history
On this day in 2009, a gustnado (a strong whirlwind sometimes seen during thunderstorms) formed in Hesperia.
Things to do
Wags & Wonder: Join Wondery’s May hike crew for a special evening summer hike with adoptable dogs from Pup Culture Rescue. The hike will take you near (of course not up to!) the Hollywood sign for great views and a good workout for you and the dogs. There will also be free drinks from Leisure Hydration.
To discourage no-shows, there's a $15 RSVP fee that will be refunded after the event.
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
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