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Extreme Fire Weather Threat for Southern California; Heavy Rain for Texas

Extremely critical fire weather threats are in effect for southern California. Unseasonably warm temperatures, very dry fuels and low humidity are contributing to the threats, but the main concern is very strong Santa Ana winds. These winds bring the potential for rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior. In Texas, steady heavy to excessive rain will keep a flood threat intact through Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Lancaster Airport (KLNS)

Lat: 40.12°NLon: 76.29°WElev: 397ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Oct 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

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  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of light rain before 2pm, then showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 69 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 44 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 9 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 53 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 7 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 41 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 56 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 37 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    Sunny

    High: 51 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 37 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    Sunny

    High: 58 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of light rain before 2pm, then showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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 39.99°N 76.02°W (Elev. 525 ft)
Last Update:
11:12 am EDT Oct 15, 2018
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Oct 15, 2018-6pm EDT Oct 21, 2018
 
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