Heat relief is finally in the forecast for SoCal, with lingering storm chances for some areas

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California will see a much-needed cooldown this week, bringing temperatures back down to a near-normal range after weeks of scorching heat.

Some monsoonal moisture is lingering over the region. With that, our mountain and desert regions could see thunderstorms over the next couple of days.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in place for our coastal communities through 12 a.m. Thursday with very strong tides in the forecast.

We are finally tracking cooler temperatures. By Tuesday and Wednesday, the weather pattern turns more onshore as high pressure weakens and low pressure is introduced back into the forecast.

This shift will help cool things down and bring temperatures back down to where we should be for this time of year.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Tuesday will see clouds in the morning followed by afternoon sunshine, with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 68. Temperatures will keep gradually dropping throughout the week, hitting the upper-70s by Thursday and Friday.

The valleys and Inland Empire can expect sunshine and a high of 95 degrees on Tuesday, with a low of 67. Temperatures will cool to the mid-to-upper 80s by Thursday.

Beach communities on Tuesday can expect clouds in the morning followed by afternoon sunshine, with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 68. Expect similar conditions for the next several days.

Mountain communities on Tuesday will see a high of 80 degrees and a low of 54. There's a 30% chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday as monsoonal moisture lingers in the region.

Desert areas on Tuesday will see a 30% chance of thunderstorms, with a high of 98 degrees and a low of 73. Palm Springs is expected to reach 106 degrees. Storm chances stick around on Wednesday.

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