KTLA Weather

LA Air Continues to be Poor

Good Morning, it's September 16th and this is the view from Sky 5 earlier. In Los Angeles and many surrounding areas the air continues to be thick with smoke. Here is the latest advisory for the AQMD: http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/air-quality/advisories/wildfire-smoke-advisories/bobcat-and-el-dorado-fires.pdf?sfvrsn=20 #KTLAnews #sky5 #casmokyair #airquality

CA WILDFIRES Causes Worst Air Quality Anywhere

Today's Air Quality is the worst in the World; especially in the Bay Area and the San Joaquin Valley and in the interior Valleys of Southern California.

LINGERING LOOPING STORM

Today Low Pressure bringing Southern California all the rain and snow is on the move. However, it will take a couple days to finally be out of our sphere of influence. On Friday the storm actually doe the 'Vegas Loop' and turns briefly back towards Southern California before exiting Friday night.

HAPPY SPRING ARRIVES DAY

Greetings to you all. Wishing you happiness as we await Spring's Arrival this Evening at 8:50 PM. Today we have a 50% Chance of Showers as LOW Pressure dips into Central California with cool temperatures. Tomorrow we will start to dry out with HIGH Pressure building over the West Coast. It should be a beautiful Saturday before another Storm System drops down along the West Coast later Sunday.

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY

Today, the Center of the Storm will roll down offshore of Southern California. We're waking up to cold temperatures across the region. For the Day Ahead expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers this morning. This afternoon the showers should diminish.

Yesterday's Rain and Wind in West Hollywood.

Yesterday's Rain

Heavy Rain in Los Angeles November 20, 2019

Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice occurs this year at 8:54 AM Pacific on June 21. AT this moment, 8:54 AM, the SUN will be directly over the TROPIC OF CANCER or the HIGHEST POINT of the NOON sky. This is the LONGEST DAY of the year. The NORTHERN HEMISPHERE (Including California) is now tilted towards the SUN. Winter Solstice on December 21; the SUN is at its’ lowest point in the NOON Sky. It is the shortest Day of the Year. The NORTHERN Hemisphere (Including California) is tilted away from the SUN; which limits our exposure to the Sun’s Rays.

I Got my Rainy Day Nap!

Nearly half an inch of rain fell early this morning in Downtown Los Angeles. After the KTLA Morning News, I was looking forward to spending a rainy day at home. You know a long nap with the sound of rain falling on my window! Unfortunately the rain was OVER by the time I got home! Well I still had my rainy nap. Ahhhh, perfect!

Heavy Rain in Hollywood.

First Rain of the Season in Los Angeles

Southern California had its first rainfall of the Season. Los Angeles measured about a half an inch of precipitation. Tomorrow, the cool wet weather will vanish as the offshore winds develop. The first rainfall of the Season will be immediately followed by the first Santa Ana Winds of the Season!

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez’s Wednesday Extended Forecast

More humidity tomorrow and a better chance of thunderstorms over the mountains and deserts.

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez's Tuesday Extended Forecast

Monsoonal moisture will dominate our weather for the next couple of days! There will be a chance of thunderstorms by tomorrow afternoon over our mountains and deserts, with more on Wednesday. Bottom line, hot and sticky mainly on Tuesday and Wednesday, not as much on Thursday. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA WEATHER: Vera Jimenez's Extended Forecast

Many areas hit #recordheat this afternoon like Newport Beach with 83°, Woodland Hills 117° and Rvierside 118°. It's still going to be extremely hot tomorrow, with records possible, but not nearly as as high. Sunday will feel much better. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez's Friday Extended Forecast

Watches and warnings are in effect for most of our viewing area. There are heat and fire dangers inland, and along the coast, strong rip currents and high surf are making it hazardous there too. Today near the wedge in Orange County, the National Weather Service reported waves up to twelve feet high. #ktlaweather #ktla SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez’s Thursday Extended Forecast

Happy 4th of July! Temperatures will be bearable tomorrow but by Friday, the heat will become dangerously hot, especially if you don't have AC. Seek refuge at a library, mall or cooling center. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez's Wednesday Extended Forecast

4th of July will be perfect. It will be a little cloudy to start, but there will be lost of sunshine for the afternoon BBQ. High clouds will begin to roll in, but they will be high enough to be out of the way of the fireworks shows. Evening temperatures in our deserts will remain in the low 90's while our beaches will be in the low to mid 60's. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA WEATHER: VERA JIMENEZ'S EXTENDED FORECAST

A weak ridge of high pressure will maintain temperatures at average or slightly below through 4th of July. The second half of the week, a strong and expanding ridge produces dangerous day time highs. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA WEATHER: VERA JIMENEZ'S EXTENDED FORECAST

This weekend will be slightly cooler with a deepening marine layer and partly cloudy skies by the afternoon. The sea breeze will also make its way inland. Don't forget to post your weather photos under visitors' posts. I would love to share them. SHARE IT and LIKE @Vera Jimenez

KTLA WEATHER: VERA JIMENEZ'S THURSDAY FORECAST

The marine layer will linger along the coast and about five miles inland. That's going to keep temperatures slightly below average heading into the weekend. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

VERA JIMENEZ'S EXTENDED FORECAST

June gloom continues for most of our metros with a ridge of high pressure to our east over the four corners. Thrusday should be a transitional day to low pressure, with increasing onshore flow. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez’s Extended Forecast

A strong ridge of high pressure will start to weaken by tomorrow, so the heat will drop slightly over the weekend. West of the moutains, the temperatures are going to remain mild and near the upper 70's and low 80's. East of the mountains, it's going to stay hot, above 100°, but overnight temperatures will cool down enough to feel some relief. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez’s Thursday Extended Forecast

An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING has been issued for some of our deserts. Expect temperatures there to reach between 103° and 115°. This warning begins Thursday at 11am and end on Friday night at 8pm. The overnight lows will range between 79° and 82°. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez’s Wednesday Extended Forecast

A ridge of high pressure is going to make temperatures soar over our mountains and deserts the next few days. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

VERA JIMENEZ'S EXTENDED FORECAST

Our weather pattern begins to change. Expect well above average temperatures by Wednesday! SHARE IT AND LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez’s Extended Forecast

An area of low pressure will deepen the marine layer through Sunday and bring a little drizzle or light showers early for #Father's Day! How about breakfast in bed for Dad? SHARE IT and Like Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez’s Thursday Extended Forecast

The marine layer returns tomorrow! share it and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez’s Wednesday Extended Forecast

The Excessive Heat Warning is over, but High Surf Advisory has now been extended until 8 am Wednesday. Tomorrow will be a little hazy but the marine layer won't return until later this week. Enjoy anothor day of sunny skies and warm temperatures. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez

KTLA Weather: Vera Jimenez’s Tuesday Extended Forecast

Inland, the low desert is feeling the heat! An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING has been issued and long the coast more hazardous conditions! A HIGH SURF ADVISORY will expire Tuesday at 8pm. SHARE IT and LIKE Vera Jimenez