Hot, humid conditions persist Thursday in SoCal before weekend cooldown

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California is expected to see another day of hot temperatures and humid conditions on Thursday, but relief from the heat is on the horizon.

An extreme heat warning remains in effect through 8 p.m. Thursday for a large portion of the region. While temperatures dip slightly Thursday, cooler conditions are expected to become noticeable Friday, with temperatures returning to near-normal levels over the weekend.

Los Angeles and Orange counties can expect hot and humid conditions Thursday, with a high of 95 degrees and a low of 78. A gradual cooldown begins Friday when temperatures will be in the upper 80s.

The valleys and Inland Empire Thursday can also expect hot and humid conditions with a high of 101 degrees and a low of 75. Friday will be in the upper 90s, but temperatures are expected to fall significantly this weekend into next week.

Beach communities Thursday will see a high of 84 degrees and a low of 74 amid hot and humid conditions. Waves could reach 2-5 feet.

Mountain communities Thursday will see a 20% chance of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 56. Sunshine is expected to return Friday.

Desert areas can expect a high of 101 degrees and a low of 77 on Thursday. Palm Springs is expected to reach 111 degrees.

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