Hourly Weather Forecast for Newport Beach, California

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Newport Beach, California

11 AM

73°

Feels Like 79°

Humidity: 57%

UV Index: 4

Wind: 6 mph

12 PM

75°

Feels Like 81°

Humidity: 54%

UV Index: 6

Wind: 7 mph

1 PM

77°

Feels Like 82°

Humidity: 51%

UV Index: 6

Wind: 7 mph

2 PM

79°

Feels Like 82°

Humidity: 49%

UV Index: 6

Wind: 8 mph

3 PM

79°

Feels Like 82°

Humidity: 46%

UV Index: 4

Wind: 8 mph

4 PM

79°

Feels Like 81°

Humidity: 48%

UV Index: 3

Wind: 8 mph

5 PM

77°

Feels Like 75°

Humidity: 51%

UV Index: 2

Wind: 8 mph

6 PM

75°

Feels Like 73°

Humidity: 54%

UV Index: 1

Wind: 7 mph

7 PM

72°

Feels Like 70°

Humidity: 60%

UV Index: 0

Wind: 6 mph

8 PM

70°

Feels Like 68°

Humidity: 66%

UV Index: 0

Wind: 6 mph

9 PM

66°

Feels Like 64°

Humidity: 75%

UV Index: 0

Wind: 6 mph

10 PM

64°

Feels Like 63°

Humidity: 81%

UV Index: 0

Wind: 6 mph

11 PM

61°

Feels Like 61°

Humidity: 87%

UV Index: 0

Wind: 6 mph

Hourly Air Quality Forecast - AQI (US EPA)

11 AM

76 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 24 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 33.36 µg/m³
O₃: 0.035 ppm
NO₂: 0.4 ppb
SO₂: 0.1 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

12 PM

76 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 24.24 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 33.62 µg/m³
O₃: 0.036 ppm
NO₂: 0.3 ppb
SO₂: 0.1 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

1 PM

76 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 24.38 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 33.75 µg/m³
O₃: 0.037 ppm
NO₂: 0.2 ppb
SO₂: 0.1 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

2 PM

77 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 24.48 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 33.83 µg/m³
O₃: 0.038 ppm
NO₂: 0.2 ppb
SO₂: 0.1 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

3 PM

77 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 24.64 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 33.99 µg/m³
O₃: 0.040 ppm
NO₂: 0.2 ppb
SO₂: 0.1 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

4 PM

77 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 24.71 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 34.1 µg/m³
O₃: 0.042 ppm
NO₂: 0.2 ppb
SO₂: 0.1 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

5 PM

77 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 24.65 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 34.06 µg/m³
O₃: 0.044 ppm
NO₂: 0.2 ppb
SO₂: 0.2 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

6 PM

77 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 24.51 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 33.84 µg/m³
O₃: 0.047 ppm
NO₂: 0.3 ppb
SO₂: 0.2 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

7 PM

76 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 24.06 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 33.31 µg/m³
O₃: 0.049 ppm
NO₂: 0.5 ppb
SO₂: 0.2 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

8 PM

75 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 23.52 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 32.9 µg/m³
O₃: 0.049 ppm
NO₂: 0.5 ppb
SO₂: 0.2 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

9 PM

74 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 23.13 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 32.66 µg/m³
O₃: 0.048 ppm
NO₂: 0.5 ppb
SO₂: 0.2 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

10 PM

74 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 23.01 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 32.61 µg/m³
O₃: 0.047 ppm
NO₂: 0.5 ppb
SO₂: 0.2 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

11 PM

74 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM_2.5

Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5: 23 µg/m³
PM₁₀: 32.65 µg/m³
O₃: 0.046 ppm
NO₂: 0.4 ppb
SO₂: 0.2 ppb
CO: 0.15 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

Current Real-Time Air Quality Report

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Newport Beach

Severe Future Likely

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued March 14 at 5:51AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Mar 16, 10:00 AM → Mar 20, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 85 to 90 near
the coast, up to 105 inland.

WHERE: Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas,
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San
Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Valleys, and Santa
Ana Mountains and Foothills.

WHEN: From Monday morning through Friday evening.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: High temperatures next week will be 20 to
potentially 30 degrees above
normal for this time of year, where record breaking heat is likely.

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Updated: Mar 14, 11:54 AM Source: NWS Alert

Moderate Expected Likely

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued March 17 at 9:15PM PDT until March 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Mar 17, 9:15 PM → Mar 18, 11:00 PM

WHAT: Surf of 2 to 4 feet, with sets up to 6 feet.

WHERE: Orange County Coastal Areas and San Diego County
Coastal Areas.

WHEN: Through Wednesday evening.

IMPACTS: Moderate rip current risk and locally hazardous
swimming conditions.

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Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Updated: Mar 17, 10:04 PM Source: NWS Alert

Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued March 18 at 2:49AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Mar 18, 2:49 AM → Mar 20, 8:00 PM

WHAT: High temperatures in the 80s near the coast to the mid 90s
for higher coastal terrain expected.

WHERE: Orange County Coastal Areas.

WHEN: Until 8 PM PDT Friday.

IMPACTS: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Updated: Mar 18, 9:07 AM Source: NWS Alert

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