1970 - Afternoon highs of 103 degrees at Long Beach, CA, and 105 degrees at the Los Angeles Civic Center were the hottest since September records were established in 1963. Fierce Santa Ana winds accompanying the extreme heat resulted in destructive fires.
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Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 2 to 6 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 9 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 3 to 12 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Fri's High Temperature
105 at Death Valley, CA
Sat's Low Temperature
24 at 14 Miles West-southwest Of Mackay, ID