Oxnard is waking Saturday to clear skies and a forecast that looks more like late summer than early November. The city is expected to reach 85 degrees this afternoon, with north winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.
Hot, Dry And Windy Through Sunday
Offshore winds may peak tonight into Saturday and weaken by Sunday. The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard says targeted parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties face heightened wind and fire-weather concerns, while Oxnard should remain sunny and very dry.
Sunday will be even warmer, with a high near 85 and north winds of 10 to 15 mph. Overnight temperatures will fall to about 58 degrees, so the weekend forecast brings a familiar coastal split: summerlike afternoons and cooler evenings.
Ventura County Beaches Remain Risky
The sunny weather comes with a serious coastal warning. A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Tuesday morning for Ventura County beaches, where surf of 4 to 6 feet and dangerous rip currents are expected.
Morning high tides are forecast to peak at roughly 7.2 to 7.6 feet Sunday and Monday, with the Ventura coast facing its greatest risk Monday as the swell builds. The National Weather Service advises staying out of the water or remaining near an occupied lifeguard tower, and warns that rock jetties can be deadly in these conditions.
Warm Pattern Holds Before Rain Chance Arrives
Monday should stay sunny with a high near 82, followed by a sunny Tuesday with a high near 80. Another sunny Veterans Day is expected Wednesday. A slight chance of rain is possible Thursday night, and rain may arrive sometime from Friday into early next week.
That is a notable shift from Friday's Hoodline forecast, which focused mainly on the weekend warmup and coastal hazards. For now, outdoor plans can count on sunshine inland, but beachgoers should treat the surf and rip-current warning as the more important part of the forecast.
