Downtown Los Angeles woke up Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to a cool gray ceiling, patchy drizzle, and temperatures hovering near 59°F. The light mist is expected to ease by late morning, but forecasters say the breezy stuff is just getting started, with gusty south-southwest winds set to return this afternoon and again tonight, which could turn the evening commute into a bit of a wind tunnel.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
South to south-southwest winds around 5-10 mph are on tap for this afternoon, with gusts up to 20 mph across coastal and valley neighborhoods. The National Weather Service has issued Wind Advisories for parts of the region from this afternoon into tonight, with advisory-level gusts possible in the foothills and the Antelope Valley. Out on the water, mariners should keep an eye out for Small Craft Advisories and gale-level winds this evening, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Morning Drizzle, Then Mostly Cloudy
Patchy drizzle is likely through the morning hours, with skies staying mostly cloudy and a high near 68°F this afternoon. Overnight lows will dip into the mid-50s, and there is only a slight chance of light rain on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as the upper low shifts north. For more context on the pattern, see our May 24 update.
Commute And Beach Notes
Those afternoon gusts could shove around unsecured patio furniture and give cyclists a surprise push, especially in exposed corridors. Slow down where crosswinds are strongest and keep an eye out for any loose branches. Drivers should plan for a slightly slower-than-usual commute this evening, and coastal visitors and boaters should steer clear of exposed waters while marine advisories remain in effect.
Weekend Outlook
By Friday, May 29, 2026, the upper low is expected to pull north, setting the stage for a quick warm-up. Highs should reach around 71°F on Friday, climb to about 76°F on Saturday, May 30, and land near 80°F on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The warmer, sunnier setup should hold into Monday, June 1, 2026, when many inland neighborhoods could flirt with the low 80s.
