Southern California gets weekend break from heat before warmup next week

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California will get a break from extreme heat this weekend before temperatures begin climbing again next week.

Expect temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s this weekend, with some parts reaching the low 90s. By Wednesday, high pressure is expected to strengthen, pushing temperatures higher through the second half of next week.

Beachgoers should be aware of a high surf advisory scheduled to take effect Sunday evening and remain in place through Tuesday night. Los Angeles and Ventura counties are expected to see waves of 5 to 8 feet, while Orange County beaches could see waves as high as 8 feet.

Los Angeles and Orange counties can expect partly cloudy conditions this weekend, with temperatures in the mid 80s. Temperatures are expected to jump to the upper 80s during the latter half of next week.

In the valleys and Inland Empire, expect sunny skies and temperatures in the low-to-mid 90s this weekend. As high pressure moves in next week, temperatures return to the upper 90s.

Beach communities are expected to see partly cloudy conditions Saturday with a high of 76 degrees. Similar weather is on tap Sunday, with temperatures remaining in the mid-to-upper 70s through next week.

Mountain communities Saturday will see a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, along with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 50. Similar conditions are expected to continue over the next several days.

Desert areas also face a slight chance of thunderstorms Saturday, with temperatures in the upper 90s. Sunny and clear conditions are expected to return Sunday.

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