Warm Weather In Fountain Valley: Watch That UV Index

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA — According to the National Weather Service, much of this week will feature above normal temperatures, fair skies and dry conditions, so basically classic SoCal weather.

"By the weekend, it is looking more likely that a wet storm will develop, and bring precipitation to much of the region sometime between Saturday through Monday, with the most likely day for wet weather on Sunday," NWS meteorologist James Brotherton said. "For now there is a good chance of a wet pattern occurring, but potential impacts are rather difficult to predict at this time."

Tuesday's ultraviolet index level in the Orange County area will be 6, according to the National Weather Service. That's a reading of "high" to the average person, and that means that there is a high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.

The reading indicates what the UV exposure is expected to be at noon, when the sun's rays are at their strongest. The scale for UV readings of 0-2 indicates a minimal exposure level, and very fair skinned people could become sunburned in 30 minutes if not properly protected. A reading of 3-4 is considered a low exposure level, reducing the danger range for those with fair complexions to 15-20 minutes if not protected. A moderate exposure level of 5-6 indicates that a person with a fair complexion could be safe from sun burn for 10-12 minutes, unless protected. A high exposure level reading of 7-9 means that a person could be sunburned in 7-8 minutes.

A very high exposure level reading of 10, or greater, means a fair skinned person could suffer a sunburn in about four minutes if not protected. Ultraviolet radiation is blamed for a host of health problems, including skin cancer and cataracts.

4-day Forecast for Fountain Valley

Today, mostly cloudy starting this evening, continuing until tomorrow morning.

Tuesday March 6

Mostly cloudy starting in the evening. High 75, low 52.
Chance of precipitation: 14%. Wind 2 mph from the NE

Wednesday March 7

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High 69, low 54.
Chance of precipitation: 14%. Wind 2 mph from the SW

Thursday March 8

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High 69, low 52.
Chance of precipitation: 18%. Wind 4 mph from the WSW

Friday March 9

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High 69, low 54.
Chance of precipitation: 6%. Wind 4 mph from the S
Data provided by darksky.net.

Photo Credit: Dana Point Before The Storm, David Okun, Patch Reader