A rainstorm is moving through Burbank and the Southland this morning. We’re getting steady rain, strong winds, and cool temperatures. The high today in B-town upper 50s — lows tonight in the 40s. In a weird weather twist, another blast of spring in the forecast for the middle of the week. By Wednesday, the high is expected to reach 80 in the Media City!
Ah, winter is back — wet and cold. The high may reach 60 today. Raindrops are falling in Burbank this morning. They might taper off this afternoon, but there is still a chance of showers throughout much of the day. So keep the umbrella handy and be careful out there on those rain-slicked streets in the Media City.
I know the calendar says January, but the weather feels very much like springtime in the Southland. And I love it! Temperatures soared into the mid-80s yesterday in B-town and are expected to do the same today. We could see a slight cooling trend by Friday here in the Media City.
Sigh. Sooner or later winter weather will return … until then enjoy this bout of glorious SoCal sunshine and warm temps.
It’s sunny and windy in the Media City today. In fact, there’s a wind advisory for the entire Southland in effect until 2 p.m. tomorrow. That advisory says ” gusty and potentially damaging Santa Ana winds expected today and Friday.”
Winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are whipping through So Cal this morning. The winds could get even stronger before this weather drama is over. Oh, you might remember that vicious wind storm about three weeks ago that hammered the city. Keith Sterling, Burbank public information officer, says the cost in clean-up and other services from that storm – an estimated $250,000.
The high today in B-town — only in the 60s. So button up that coat, hold onto your hat, it’s going to be a blustery day.
A sudden thunderstorm rolled into Burbank around 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. Thunder rumbled, lightning flashed, and the rain came down hard. And I though we’d get away without much rain today. Not only will you need that umbrella — some areas might need some of those freebie sandbags from the city of Burbank. Be careful out there.
It’s a rainy Monday in Burbank and more showers, with the possibility of some hail, in the forecast through the evening and tonight. Also, this is a cold storm with the high in B-town only expected to reach into the 50s. And there’s a chance of another wet system later on in the week.
All this stormy weather prompted Burbank officials to put out an announcement this afternoon about free sandbags for residents and businesses. The sandbags are available empty or filled — 25 per person. Proof of business or residency required.
Sandbags can be picked up at the Public Works Field Service Yard 124 South Lake Street between Olive and Verdugo Avenues. Normal hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., but could be extended during emergency situations. For more information: (818) 238-3800.
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Burbank Recycle Center 500 South Flower Street Burbank
After heated debate at its meeting Tuesday, December 6, the Burbank City Council voted to assign the operating agreement for the controversial Burbank Recycle Center to Burrtec Waste Industries. The vote was 4-1 with Councilman, Dr. David Gordon, strongly opposing the arrangement.
The operation of the Burbank Recycle Center has been under scrutiny for some time and most recently when city officials decided to drop private contractor, Burbank Recycling, Inc (BRI). BRI is facing allegations from the state for allegedly cashing in out-of-state beverage containers under the California recycling plan. It was BRI that requested Burrtec take over it’s contract with the Burbank Recycle Center – that produced a lot of questions and suspicions among some Burbankers.
The council majority appeared to be swayed by the staff report, which suggested it would be cheaper to hook up with Burrtec rather than to go out for bids. Hopefully, the council’s decision will improve public confidence in the Burbank Recycle Center and not make a bad situation worse.
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Stop Walmart in Burbank protesters out front of the site of a planned Walmart at 1301 North victory Place in Burbank October 19, 2011
The “Stop Walmart in Burbank” group is gearing up for an appearance at the city council meeting next Tuesday, December 13. Walmart moving into Burbank is pretty much a done deal. However, this group is still determined to make city officials “… feel the pressure…” from “… their constituents…” who are against the giant retailer opening a store in the Empire Center.
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- A pile of tree limbs on East Providencia Avenue in Burbank December 1, 2011
The clean-up following last week’s powerful wind storm was a huge effort. Cheers for residents, Burbank city crews, and Burbank PD.
Some really strong winds are causing havoc in Burbank and throughout the Southland this evening. The winds are ripping through the trees, tumbling leaves and debris through streets, yards, and parking lots. At the Trader Joe’s market on Alameda Avenue this evening, shoppers could be seen holding tightly to their grocery bags as they hurried home or to their vehicles.
There’s a high wind warning in effect through Friday noon. Also, the winds are kicking up the fire danger — so there’s a red flag alert as well through late Friday.
The forecast is for the winds to increase overnight 25 to 40 mph with some gusts up to 60 mph. There are already reports of power outages in West Los Angeles and Granada Hills — and some traffic lights are out. So drive with extra care if you have to be out and about tonight.
Fall takes a pause in the Southland. Very warm temperatures are expected today. The predicted high for the Media City — in the low to mid-80s! A great way to wrap up the long Thanksgiving weekend.
UPDATED: 3:30 p.m.
A slow moving storm is dumping a lot of rain on Burbank this afternoon. I was out driving through town and had to maneuver through some ponding water at several intersections. The forecast is for more rain and even some thunderstorms this evening –so drive with special care.
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Some overcast and threatening skies over Burbank this morning. Before the day is done, a cold, windy stormy is expected to unload some rain, which might be heavy at times, on the Media City.
Hold on tight to that umbrella, for not only does the weather forecast predict the raindrops will be falling this afternoon , but most likely you will have to deal with winds 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The high today — somewhere near 60 and lows tonight in the 40s. Brrrr! Time to get out the seriously heavy sweaters and coats.
Brrr! A very cold system swooped down on the Southland today dropping temperatures and producing thunderstorms. There were moments of sunshine, but mostly dark cloudy skies and frigid rain were the order of the day. Burbankers and other Southlanders had to pull out the coats, jackets and umbrellas to deal with the weather.
The high reach only the low 60s in the Media City. Tomorrow, were supposed to get more sunshine, but the temperatures will still be on the cool side. Very fall like. Oh, keep the umbrella handy — rain is expected to return before the weekend is over.
Fog and low clouds this Saturday morning, however, that’s supposed to burn off in a while. Sunshine and warm temperatures are on tap for today and through Monday. A dramatic change from that quickie heat wave of a few days ago.
The high expected to be in the upper 70s to mid-80s today in the Media City. At night the temperature will get a bit chilly, dipping down into the 50s. Overall, some snappy good weather for the weekend.
Fans and air conditioners were working overtime today as a heat wave sent temperatures soaring in the Southland. Here in Burbank, the high today — 99. At 9 p.m tonight — it was 82. Tomorrow is expected to be even hotter . The good news, cooler temps are expected to arrive by the weekend.
Seasons are changing. Today’s the first day of autumn. The leaves are falling and the mornings are cool — however, it’s still shorts and tee-shirt weather in the Southland. The temperature could reach the upper 80s to mid-90s in Burbank today. We’ll be suffering through another bout of high humidity again, too. Also, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Rainbow effect in the sky over Burbank Labor Day weekend September 2011
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Weird weather produced a rainbow effect in the sky over Burbank Labor Day weekend September 2011
Photo courtesy Guest Blogger Jean Youn
Tomorrow is a big holiday in Korea.
It is called Chu-Seok , and it is the Korean equivalent of America’s Thanksgiving.
In Korea, it is a five day long celebration.
During Chu-Seok, the first harvests of grains and fruits are prepared and it is day where Koreans give thanks to their ancestors. The seasons in Korea are similar to how it is in the Northeastern United States.
So in terms of the weather and seasons, it’s a little hard to prepare the first harvests.
Why do they do it so early?
In Korea, July and August is when they get their monsoon season, typhoons, and sometimes periods of drought. So when September comes around, the weather gets so much calmer and nicer, so it’s ideal for first harvests.
Still, it is a little too early for a full harvest.
However, considering that the summer months are so harsh, the fall season is welcomed because of its much calmer weather, which gives people reason to be thankful. That is why Chu-Seok is celebrated during this time.
Our American Thanksgiving is still another two months away, but there are always reasons to be thankful no matter what time of year it is.
So in the spirit of Korean Thanksgiving, Chu-Seok, I would like to give many thanks to all of my customers and readers.
I hope that this week will give you many reasons to be thankful.
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Jean Youn is the owner of Value Village Cleaners at 912 West Glenoaks Boulevard in Glendale 91202. For details on services, coupons and more, check out the Value Village Cleaners website here.
Fans and air conditioners were going full blast all over Burbank today. The mercury soar to a blazing 100 degrees. The high humid — over 50 percent at times — made going outside difficult to bear. We’re used to dry heat — not the sticky humid conditions we had today. More of the same ahead, at least through tomorrow.
Due to the extreme heat, Burbank city officials opened three cooling centers today. Residents are encouraged to seek out a cool spot at one of three city libraries. Here are the hours and locations sent out in a media release:
Central Library (110 N. Glenoaks Blvd.)– 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10-6 Saturday, closed on Sunday.
Buena Vista Library (300 N. Buena Vista Street) –10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.
Northwest Library (3323 W. Victory Blvd.) – 12 noon -6 p.m. Mon-Fri; Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Get ready for another sizzler. The high tomorrow could reach into the triple digits again.
Photo courtesy Guest Blogger Jean Youn
There’s a proverb that says that having clear and sunny days all the time creates deserts.
Of course everybody wishes to have bright and happy days all the time, but if every single day was like that, we could forget what happiness is.
It is natural for there to be rain, snow, wind, thunder, and lightning on some days and for other days to be clear and sunny.
It is the human condition to be happy sometimes and sad other times. There are times we laugh and there also times we cry. This is all normal.
In order for a tree to produce a bright red and ripe apple, the tree has to go through the cold winter, sunshine, rain, and withstand sometimes harsh winds. All of those things are necessary.
These life conditions are similar to what I experience as a dry cleaner. There are times when I am happy and there are times when things are difficult.
Sometimes customers bring in clothes with stains that are easy to get rid of, other stains are a little more difficult to clean, and still there are other stains that won’t go away no matter how hard I try. There are days when there are a lot customers and there are days where there are very little.
If we could take all these things, good and bad, and decide that we are still going to be happy, I think we could make every day a happy day no matter what.
It is now towards the end of August. The summer is almost over.
I hope that you can enjoy every day as a happy day in the month of September!
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Jean Youn is the owner of Value Village Cleaners at 912 West Glenoaks Boulevard in Glendale 91202. For details on services, coupons and more, check out the Value Village Cleaners website here.
Photo: Robert Stolarik/The New York Times -- Workers scrambled to evacuate the elderly from a health care center in Queens, New York on Saturday night August 27, 2011
In an unprecedented move, New York City has nearly shut down in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Irene today. Despite the dire warnings and evidence of what Irene has done to other parts of the East Coast this weekend, some New Yorkers in places like Coney Island are refusing to leave their homes.
At least nine deaths on the East Coast are being blamed on the wrath of Irene, according to the New York Times.
As this huge hurricane approaches the Big Apple, the New York Times has dropped its paywall and is allowing free access to its website, which is tracking the hurricane and providing extensive coverage of this major news event.
Another hot one in Burbank and the rest of the Southland today. The temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-90s — even the triple digits by this afternoon in B-town.
Before noon the mercury had reached 93 here. Also, we will get some partly cloudy skies at times with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. And we got high humidity!
A large ridge of high pressure reportedly is bring sizzling temperatures to our area through the weekend. Also, an excessive heat watch is in effect for Burbank, Universal City, Pasadena and several other nearby cities through Saturday.
An excessive heat watch means a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The weather service has issued a warning that hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation, in which heat illnesses can occur. Southlanders are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay indoors under air-conditioning when possible, and check up on the elderly and shut-ins.
