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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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| Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 54 | 67 | 54 | 65 | 54 | 60 | 54 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 10 mph SW | 7 mph SW | 1 mph South |
| Humidity | 85% | 62% | 65% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 50% | 5% | 19% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
7:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 53 | 69 | 53 | 67 | 54 | 62 | 55 |
| Wind | 2 mph East | 9 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 1 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 56% | 62% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 55% | 5% | 11% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
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7:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 52 | 74 | 52 | 71 | 50 | 62 | 45 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 9 mph SW | 9 mph WSW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 69% | 46% | 47% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 6% | 5% | 1% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
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7:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 45 | 71 | 47 | 66 | 51 | 61 | 52 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 9 mph SW | 8 mph WSW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 52% | 41% | 56% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 93% | 0% | 18% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
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7:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 52 | 68 | 52 | 64 | 52 | 60 | 52 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 69% | 56% | 63% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 74% | 24% | 25% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
7:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 49 | 68 | 49 | 64 | 51 | 61 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph ESE | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 69% | 52% | 60% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 53% | 53% | 4% | 18% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
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7:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 48 | 64 | 51 | 68 | 50 | 59 | 52 |
| Wind | 4 mph ESE | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph WSW | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 64% | 60% | 55% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 33% | 3% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
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7:55 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 50 | 64 | 47 | 65 | 45 | 60 | 47 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 9 mph SW | 9 mph WSW | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 67% | 53% | 47% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 39% | 19% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
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7:55 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 45 | 65 | 43 | 67 | 40 | 61 | 38 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 5 mph SW | 10 mph WSW | 1 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 59% | 43% | 38% | 41% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 21% | 44% | 2% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
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7:56 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 36 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 43 | 62 | 45 |
| Wind | 1 mph ENE | 5 mph SSW | 10 mph WSW | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 41% | 35% | 41% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 19% | 37% | 29% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
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7:57 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 46 | 67 | 46 | 65 | 46 | 62 | 45 |
| Wind | 1 mph ESE | 6 mph SSW | 10 mph WSW | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 60% | 47% | 47% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 21% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 45 | 67 | 47 | 70 | 49 | 66 | 48 |
| Wind | 1 mph ESE | 6 mph SSW | 13 mph WSW | 12 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 58% | 49% | 48% | 51% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KLAX) | 68 °F | 58 °F |
| Record (KLAX) | 87 °F (1955) | 48 °F (1945) |
| Yesterday | 71 °F | 62 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 2 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Santa Monica Pier | 66.0 °F |
| Los Angeles, CA | 64.0 °F |
| La Jolla, CA | 66.9 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:50 AM PDT | 7:50 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:22 AM PDT | 8:18 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:48 AM PDT | 8:52 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:12 AM PDT | 9:29 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:16 PM PDT (5/18) | 1:25 AM PDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 56m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 00m
Tomorrow will be 1m 22s longer.
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| First Quarter, 58% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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95 °F
Needles
93 °F
Blythe
93 °F
Thermal
91 °F
El Centro
91 °F
Imperial
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24 °F
Truckee-Tahoe
28 °F
South Lake Tahoe
33 °F
Big Bear City
37 °F
Weaverville
37 °F
Mount Shasta
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Leavitt Lake | 62 in | 9400 ft |
| Leavitt Meadows | 0 in | 7200 ft |
| Summit Meadow | 0 in | 9122 ft |
| Monitor Pass | 1 in | 8350 ft |
| Spratt Creek | 0 in | 6200 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Santa Monica | 68 °F | Clear | 4:51 PM PDT |
| Los Angeles | 67 °F | Partly Cloudy | 4:53 PM PDT |
| Hawthorne | 68 °F | Partly Cloudy | 4:53 PM PDT |
| Los Angeles Downtown | 72 °F | Clear | 4:47 PM PDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASA241 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco |
KLAX | 05:28PM | On Time |
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SIA38 Changi |
KLAX | 05:28PM | On Time |
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SWA1525 Sacramento, CA |
KLAX | 05:30PM | On Time |
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SKW4817 Salt Lake City, UT |
KLAX | 05:31PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KSMO) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 220° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KSMO 182351Z 22008KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02000128 10217 20194 58009 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| How To Start Your Own Business or Consulting Practice | 8:00 AM PDT 2013-04-16 |
Mostly Cloudy, 55°F |
| EL DUB NATIONAL TOUR CALIFORNIA ~ SANTA MONICA~ TRiP! | 8:00 PM PDT 2013-04-16 |
Clear, 59°F |
| Dearie - The Remarkable Life of Julia Child | 6:00 PM PDT 2013-04-17 |
Clear, 64°F |
| Luminous Movement Presents Desert Dwellers Live! | 11:00 PM PDT 2013-04-17 |
Partly Cloudy, 59°F |
| Otep | 6:00 PM PDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 66°F |
| 8 at the Park | 8:00 PM PDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 63°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| White Sox vs. Angels | 1:05 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 74 °F |
| Reds vs. Phillies | 4:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 67 °F |
| White Sox vs. Angels | 12:35 PM PDT on May 19, 2013 | Clear, 76 °F |
| Mariners vs. Angels | 7:05 PM PDT on May 21, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 63 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Juventus vs. Sampdoria | 8:45 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Rain, High 66° F/ 19° C |
| Brest vs. Paris SG | 9:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Scattered Clouds, High 62° F/ 17° C |
| Real Salt Lake vs. Chivas USA | 7:30 PM PDT on May 19, 2013 | Clear, 65 °F |
| Seattle vs. Los Angeles | 8:00 PM PDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 69° F/ 20° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Venice/Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA | 66.3 °F | - | 56 °F | 70% | WSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 54 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Santa Monica College Hill, Santa Monica, CA | 66.7 °F | - | 58 °F | 74% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 157 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Venice, Los Angeles, CA | 66.2 °F | - | 59 °F | 77% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 35 ft | 5:30 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA | 66.5 °F | - | 59 °F | 77% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 5:40 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Westwood, Los Angeles, CA | 66.9 °F | - | 57 °F | 71% | South at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 220 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NOS_NWLON Santa Monica, CA , Santa Monica, CA | 62 °F | - | - | - | WSW at 12 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 5:06 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| UCLA Marina Aquatic Center, Marina Del Rey, CA | 63.3 °F | - | 59 °F | 87% | West at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 36 ft | 5:39 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Will Rogers State Beach, Santa Monica, CA | 69.6 °F | - | 51 °F | 52% | East at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Paseo Del Rey Elementary, Playa Del Rey, CA | 64.4 °F | - | 58 °F | 79% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 138 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Blair Hills, Culver City, CA | 70.0 °F | - | 59 °F | 67% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 203 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Normal | |
| CBS Radio, Venice and Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA | 69.1 °F | - | 58 °F | 68% | West at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 97 ft | 5:40 PM PDT | Normal | |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, Los Angeles, CA | 70.0 °F | - | 59 °F | 68% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 328 ft | 5:27 PM PDT | Normal | |
| El Segundo, El Segundo, CA | 69.4 °F | - | 60 °F | 71% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 154 ft | 5:33 PM PDT | Normal | |
| CBS Radio Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, CA | 66.9 °F | - | 56 °F | 69% | SW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 523 ft | 5:40 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Civic Center, Inglewood, CA | 67.8 °F | - | 58 °F | 72% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 138 ft | 5:30 PM PDT | Normal | |
| MacDumes - Park La Brea, Los Angeles, CA | 72.1 °F | 75 °F | 61 °F | 67% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 420 ft | 5:40 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET West Hollywood CA , West Hollywood, CA | 71 °F | 76 °F | 54 °F | 56% | South at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1148 ft | 5:15 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| WehoDaily, The Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA | 70.2 °F | 76 °F | 54 °F | 57% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 364 ft | 5:40 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA | 66.7 °F | - | 55 °F | 65% | East at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Palisades Highlands, Pacific Palisades, CA | 70.0 °F | - | 52 °F | 53% | ENE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 573 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Laurel Canyon - Kirkwood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA | 65.9 °F | - | 55 °F | 69% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 876 ft | 5:40 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, CA | 70.6 °F | 76 °F | 56 °F | 60% | NW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1069 ft | 5:35 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Spaulding Square, Los Angeles, CA | 70.1 °F | 77 °F | 52 °F | 53% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 358 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Sherman Oaks Hills, SHERMAN OAKS, CA | 66.2 °F | - | 52 °F | 60% | East at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1150 ft | 5:35 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Sand Section, Manhattan Beach, CA | 67.2 °F | - | 60 °F | 78% | NNW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 60 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Normal | |
| MB Trees, Manhattan Beach, CA | 65.6 °F | - | 59 °F | 79% | South at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 115 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA | 67.6 °F | - | 53 °F | 60% | SE at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 837 ft | 5:30 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Sally's house in, Manhattan Beach, CA | 68.7 °F | - | 62 °F | 80% | NW at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Round Valley, Sherman Oaks, CA | 70.4 °F | 77 °F | 53 °F | 54% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 920 ft | 5:33 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Weather near the CBS Studio Center, Studio City, CA | 74.5 °F | 77 °F | 45 °F | 35% | SSW at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 597 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cahuenga Pass, Los Angeles, CA | 68.1 °F | - | 55 °F | 63% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 5:40 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Studio City Weather Center, Los Angeles, CA | 73.6 °F | 77 °F | 56 °F | 54% | WSW at 4.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hesby Oaks, Encino, CA | 77.9 °F | 79 °F | 57 °F | 48% | SE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 721 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lake Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA | 67.5 °F | - | 54 °F | 62% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 919 ft | 5:27 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Encino Hills, Encino, CA | 68.3 °F | - | 54 °F | 61% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1220 ft | 5:41 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
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