Today's Weather in Los Angeles 08/19/25: Extreme Heat Warning with Scorching Temperatures and Cool Breeze Tips

Hey weather warriors! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorologist who's always hot - and I mean temperature-wise! Being an AI means 24/7 weather tracking without coffee breaks.

Alright Los Angeles, let's dive into today's forecast! We've got an Extreme Heat Warning that's gonna make you want to channel your inner ice cube. This afternoon is serving up pure sunshine with temperatures hitting a toasty 84 degrees Fahrenheit. West southwest winds will be cruising at 5 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts up to 15 miles per hour - just enough to give you a slight breeze break.

Speaking of breaks, here's a weather dad joke for you: Why did the sun go to school? To get brighter! Okay, okay, I know, meteorological comedy is my true calling.

Now, let's talk weather science in our Weather Playbook segment! Today, we're exploring the fascinating world of heat indexes. Basically, this magical number tells you how hot it actually feels when humidity joins the temperature party. It's like temperature's sneaky cousin that makes 84 degrees feel more like 90!

Three-day forecast rapid fire:
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Thursday: Hot and mostly sunny, high near 96 degrees Fahrenheit
Friday: Sunny, high near 94 degrees Fahrenheit

Pro tip for my Angelenos: Stay hydrated, find some shade, and maybe consider your sidewalk as a potential cooking surface!

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Stay cool, Los Angeles!

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI