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Cooler Friday and Saturday, but More Warmth Ahead

Observed conditions for Thursday, April 28, 2011, from La Mesa Mesonet station. Forecast data from National Weather Service.

Our mild conditions of late are in stark contrast to horrific tornado-spawning storms plaguing the Southeast over the past several days. Thus far, this spring has been one of the worst on record (worst in past 40 years) for vortex size and strength in that region. As far as La Mesa’s weather is concerned, we’re maintaining conditions very near average (slightly warmer than average over the past few days).

Friday forecast: Early morning clouds and patchy fog with a chance of drizzle, gradually becoming mostly sunny with a daytime high near 66. Southwest wind between 5 and 15 mph with gusts possible up to 20 mph. Partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog and a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east.

Saturday forecast: Early morning patchy fog, then mostly sunny with a daytime high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Clear overnight with a low around 51.

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Extended forecast: Sunny both Sunday and Monday with daytime highs in the low to mid 80s, then clear overnight with lows in the low to mid 50s.

Thursday conditions: Mostly clear and sunny with a daytime high of 82. Wind generally from the west-northwest between 5 and 15 mph. Increasing cloudiness overnight with patchy fog and a low around 55. Slight chance of late-night drizzle. West wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.

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Observations for Thursday, April 28, 2011 (as of 7:10 p.m.) Temperature: High and Low 82.0°F 54.0°F Average Temperatures (High/Low) for April 71.7°F 50.1°F Humidity: High and Low 76% 29% Pressure: Current and Trend 29.93 in. Hg Steady Precipitation: Since Midnight and Year-to-Date 0.00 in. 16.10 in. Wind: Current Direction (From) and Daily High Gust South-southwest 14 mph
at 2:32 p.m. Solar: High Inbound Radiation, Evaporation and UV Index 1007 W/m² 0.221 in. 13.1 Sunrise and Sunset 6:03 a.m. 7:27 p.m. Lunar Phase Waning crescent

Data span from 12 a.m. to time of column submission for the day.

The above observations and forecast apply to La Mesa area spanning ZIP codes 91941 to 91944. Due to geographic effect, modest variation may apply for surrounding communities including Mount Helix, Casa de Oro and Spring Valley.

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