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Tracking rain through Halloween

Happy Friday! We begin the morning with damp conditions and spotty showers throughout the area. We hold with overcast skies, on and off light rain, and temperatures into the 60s. Most areas hold with a 20-50% chance of showers, with a slight threat for thunderstorms as well. Expect brief periods of moderate rain before the

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Tracking Coastal Flooding Tuesday

King Tides will cause flooding concerns Tuesday and Wednesday for our area. Stay away form immediate beaches and be aware that tides can change rapidly. Coastal Flood Advisories remain in effect through Thursday at 1pm. Temperatures cool a few degrees, as onshore flow increases. Expect some low 70s and slow clearing for all areas. Winds

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Tracking King Tides Monday

King Tides will bring coastal flooding concerns to the Central Coast through Thursday. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for the entire coastline of our viewing area until 1pm Thursday. Minor to moderate flooding is possible with highest tides to occur Monday through Wednesday. Highs rise into the 70s and 80s today with mostly

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Tracking rain this week

We continue with some warmer than average temperatures Monday before a significant weather pattern shift occurs mid-week. Expect temperatures into the 80s and some 90s with mostly clear skies for many microclimates. Winds will be light and offer more of an onshore push, helping temperatures ease a few degrees from the weekend. A Beach Hazard

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Tracking extreme fire risk Friday

The strongest Santa Ana winds are projected to impact Ventura into Friday evening. The strongest gusts will be near lunchtime with some 50-70mph readings possible. These could be potentially damaging winds, bring patio furniture and decorations inside. Humidity will fall to singular digits for some microclimates and heat will be a big issue. High pressure

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Tracking marine hazards Tuesday

Happy Tuesday! Some clouds fill the skies to start the morning before a quick clearing trend occurs. All areas rise back to 70s and low 80s today as offshore winds appear. Beach Hazard Statements and Coastal Flood advisories remain in effect through the evening. We warm further Wednesday. Santa Ana winds develop and will keep

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Tracking a wet Monday

Happy Monday! We begin the morning with light showers and drizzle from a low pressure system dropping into the area. Expect on and off again showers through the afternoon for many areas south of Point Conception. All pop up showers and thunderstorms will be fast moving and minimally impactful. Winds are breezy and temperatures are

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Tracking Extreme Heat Wednesday

Wednesday morning will be warm for many areas. Clear skies prevail for most with some fog in northern communities. Quick clearing is expected and temperatrues rise well above average once again. Look for upper 80s, 90s and triple digits. All Heat Alerts are still in effect through Thursday night. A Beach Hazard Statement is still

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Tracking sweltering heat Tuesday

Happy Tuesday! We start the morning with clear skies and warm temperatures before the heat really cranks up at 10am. Many areas rise once again into the 90s and triple digits. High pressure is moving closer to the area bringing offshore flow. All Heat Alerts remain in effect through Thursday evening. Minimal day to day

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