With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today.
Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, Sept 20: Early Autumn
Forecast highs for Wednesday — 20% chance of slight rain for the L.A. basin.
(
Courtesy NWS
)
Wednesday's weather brings you more patchy fog and drizzle in the morning (the perfect cafecito and pan dulce weather) and some light rain overnight for areas in the L.A. basin.
Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: patchy drizzle, afternoon sunshine
- Beaches: 70s
- Mountains/deserts: 60s/80s-90s
- Inland: 70s
- Warnings and advisories: None
The National Weather Service says there's a 20% chance of light rain for mainly the coast, coastal valleys and foothills.
Today's highs will be in the 70s for most of Southern California. Along the coast, it'll be in the low 70s and slightly breezy. It'll be a bit cooler in the mountains with temperatures reaching the upper 60s. In Riverside, San Bernardino and the Inland Empire, temperatures have dropped to the mid 70s. Highs in the low desert have dropped to the low 90s, 80s in the high desert.
Sponsored message
And throughout the region, nighttime lows will dip into the low 60s with more patchy fog and light drizzle.
Taking a look ahead: The cooler weather is here to stay for the rest of the week. On Thursday, strong gusts up to 45 mph are expected in Coachella Valley. If you happen to find yourself in the Mojave Desert, expect strong winds up to 30 mph on Thursday.
This day in history
On this day in 2005, numerous thunderstorms hit San Diego County and lightning strikes caused a number of tree fires from Carlsbad to Escondido.
Things to do
If you're in need of a good laugh, cry, or if you're feeling brave tonight, then check this out:
- The Moth: StorySlam
Listen to five-minute true stories (or share your own) at the open-mic storytelling competition. Hear tales of “luck” — “calamities averted, windfalls or wipeouts, miracles or miseries that can claim no cause. Flaunt your good fortune or lament your loser luck.” The venue is 18+.
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
Sponsored message
At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
