1970 - Afternoon highs of 103 degrees at Long Beach, CA, and 105 degrees at the Los Angeles Civic Center were the hottest since September records were established in 1963. Fierce Santa Ana winds accompanying the extreme heat resulted in destructive fires.
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Day: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
Day: Sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Night: Clear, with a low around 64.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Night: Clear, with a low around 64.
Fri's High Temperature
105 at Death Valley, CA
Sat's Low Temperature
24 at 14 Miles West-southwest Of Mackay, ID