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SYNOPSIS

26/914 PM.

Below normal temperatures will continue through the middle of this coming week, and isolated showers are possible late Wednesday into Thursday. A warming trend is expected towards the end of the week. Breezy west winds will occur at times across the beaches and deserts.

LONG TERM (THU-SUN)

26/220 PM.

Thursday the weak upper level low pressure system will sweep to the east, centered just south of of the Californa-Mexico border. A slight chance of showers will likely linger for Ventura and Los Angeles Counties on Thursday. Friday and Saturday, a weak ridge will yield warmer temperatures, though onshore flow will keep coastal low clouds and fog present during the mornings and overnight. Looking ahead, there are indications that another low pressure system may bring rain chances early next week (May 4-5th).

AVIATION

27/0413Z.

At 0515Z at KLAX, there was no marine layer nor an inversion.

High confidence in TAFs. There is a 20 percent chc of MVFR cigs at coastal sites 11Z-17Z.

KLAX...High confidence in TAF. There is a 20 percent chc of BKN025 conds 11Z-17Z. No significant east wind component is expected.

KBUR...High confidence in TAF. There is a 20 percent chc of BKN025 conds 10Z-16Z.

MARINE

26/820 PM.

For the Outer Waters, moderate to high confidence in current forecast. Today through Wednesday, there is a 20-30% chance of Small Craft Advisory (SCA) level winds. For Thursday thru Friday, there is a 60-80% chance of SCA level winds. Followed by a 30% chance of SCA level winds south of Point Conception through the weekend.

For the Inner Waters north of Point Sal, moderate to high confidence in current forecast. Today through Wednesday, there is a 30-40% chance of SCA level winds in the afternoon and evening hours. For Thursday through Friday, there is a 50-70% chance of SCA level winds in the afternoon and evening hours. Followed by a 20% chance through the weekend.

For the Inner Waters south of Point Conception, moderate to high confidence in current forecast. Low-end SCA level W winds are expected Monday afternoon and evening. For Monday through Wednesday, high confidence in winds and seas remaining below SCA levels. For Thursday through Friday, there is a 50-70% chance of SCA level winds across the western half of the Santa Barbara Channel with high confidence in winds and seas remaining below SCA levels elsewhere.

LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

CA...NONE. PZ...NONE.