Heat relief finally moves into SoCal. Here's how long it will last

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

The weather pattern has turned 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, or even slightly below average. The relief, however, is expected to be temporary. Temperatures are expected to gradually increase over the weekend and into next week.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Friday will see clouds in the morning followed by afternoon sunshine, with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 64. Temperatures gradually warm back up over the weekend.

The valleys and Inland Empire can expect morning clouds and a high of 84 degrees on Friday, with a low of 61. Temperatures rise to the upper 80s this weekend.

Beach communities on Friday can expect cloudy skies with a high of 73 degrees and a low of 65.

Mountain communities on Friday will see partly cloudy skies with a high of 75 degrees and a cooler overnight low of 48.

Desert areas on Friday will see breezy conditions with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 60. Palm Springs is expected to reach 101 degrees.

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