Weather Alerts
Excessive Heat Warning issued October 4 at 12:42PM PDT until October 7 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 98 to
108 degrees common. Warm overnight lows in the lower mountains and
foothills of 75 to 85 common.
* WHERE...Most mountains and valleys of southwest California.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It will be very dangerous to perform
strenuous activities during the late morning through early evening
hours, including the weekend. Use extreme caution when hiking or
biking anywhere in the warned area, including the popular Santa
Monica Mountains.
October 5, 2024, 6:00 AM, GMT-0700
Update
Air Quality Alert issued October 4 at 10:20AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until
noon EDT today.
The Air Quality Alert for the Eastern Interior and Mid Coast regions
has been discontinued for today, Friday Oct 4. The forecast is
Moderate for the day. However, fires are not easily predictable and
intermittent flareups could happen. Those in towns near the Orrington
fire and within the Penobscot River Valley should pay attention.
There could be sporadic hours with higher values. If you smell smoke
any one with a respiratory or heart disease, children, teenagers and
the elderly should limit prolonged exertion. Asthmatics should follow
their action plans. Watch for shortness of breath or heart
palpitations.
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recommends that
individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to
reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be
especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants
include the very young, the elderly, those with pre existing
respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and
anyone who is working hard outdoors. But if you experience symptoms
such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation or an
uncomfortable sensation in your chest please consider limiting the
intensity and duration of your outdoor activities.
A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine
residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll
free number is: 1 800 223 1196.
Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has
the air quality forecast available on the web at
www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.
October 5, 2024, 10:30 AM, GMT-0400
Alert
Rip Current Statement issued October 5 at 4:30AM AST until October 6 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents due to breaking waves
around 6 ft, higher at times.
* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. Culebra and St. Croix.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult
to return to safety.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As pulses of the long period northeast to
east swell continue to reach our regional waters from the
distant Hurricane Kirk, the Rip Current Risk Statement may be
extended through early next week.
October 5, 2024, 12:30 PM, GMT-0400
Update
08:47 AM
05 Oct 2024
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Expiry
Weather Live in El Monte
Wind
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3.6 km/h
2.2 mp/h
Hum
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50 %
Wind
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3.6 km/h
Cloud Cover
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16 %
Precipitaion
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0 mm
Hum
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50 %