Oxnard is starting Sunday clear, dry and already breezy, with the 5:51 a.m. airport observation showing a temperature of 63 degrees and northeast winds at 9 mph. The bigger headline arrives this afternoon, when the city is expected to reach 89 degrees under mostly sunny skies. No rain is expected, but the warm weather comes with a serious beach warning along the Ventura County coast.
Hot, Dry Afternoon Follows A Breezy Start
The National Weather Service expects north winds of 10 to 15 mph Sunday, with temperatures climbing through the 80s before peaking near 89. Monday and Tuesday should remain warm, with highs in the 80s widespread.
That is a substantive escalation from Saturday's Hoodline forecast, with the latest update bringing higher temperatures and expanded coastal flooding concerns. Nights will remain much cooler than the afternoons, dipping to around 58 degrees Sunday night, 60 degrees Monday night and 61 degrees Tuesday night.
Ventura County Beaches Face High Surf And Flooding
A Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory remain in effect for Ventura County beaches through noon Tuesday. Morning high tides are expected to reach 7.2 to 7.6 feet, while breaking waves run 5 to 7 feet and could peak at 6 to 9 feet Monday.
The combination may bring moderate coastal flooding, beach erosion and shallow water over some beach parking lots, bike paths and walkways. Dangerous rip currents can pull swimmers away from shore, and conditions on rock jetties can be dangerous.
Officials advise staying out of the water or remaining near an occupied lifeguard tower, and warn beachgoers to stay off rock jetties.
Cooling Starts Thursday With A Small Rain Chance
Wednesday will remain warm, with sunny skies and a high near 82 expected for Veterans Day. A noticeable cooling trend starts Thursday, November 12, which should reach about 77 degrees, with highs in the 70s widespread by Friday.
Rain is likely at some point between November 12 and 17, with the latest-model window running Sunday through Tuesday. For now, the forecast is a classic Ventura County split: hot inland afternoons, cooler evenings and a coastline that demands more caution than the clear skies might suggest.
