Event Brief
LA humidity rivals parts of the South, data shows
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Southern California is seeing unusually muggy conditions tied to El Niño, with humidity levels in Los Angeles comparable to parts of the South. National Weather Service data shows Friday evening dew point levels in Los Angeles were similar to areas including Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
WHO: National Weather Service data
WHAT: Los Angeles humidity and dew point levels are comparable to parts of the South amid unusually muggy weather.
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The increased humidity is being driven by El Niño conditions.
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