Heat advisory extended for SoCal but chance of rain moves in this weekend as humidity builds

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Scorching hot temperatures are sticking around across Southern California this week before rain chances roll in over the weekend.

An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for much of Southern California, and it has been extended through next Thursday.

The hottest temperatures are in our desert communities, where an Extreme Heat Warning is in place through Friday at 8 p.m., with highs up to 115 degrees.

A slight cooldown moves in on Friday, and with that slight cooldown, a chance of humid weekend showers moves in. ABC7 has issued a Weather Change Alert on Sunday, when humidity brings chances of rain, and even thunderstorms to Southern California.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Friday will see a very warn and sunny day with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 66. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly over the weekend, with a 10% chance of rain moving in on Sunday.

The valleys and Inland Empire can expect sunny and hot conditions on Friday, with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 62. Highs are expected to be in the mid 90s during the weekend, with slight rain chances on Sunday.

Beach communities on Friday will see morning clouds and afternoon sunshine with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 64. There's a 10% chance for rain on Sunday.

Mountain communities will see sunny, hot and breezy conditions on Friday, with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 52. When rain chances move in on Sunday, mountain communities will see several days with thunderstorm chances.

Desert areas on Friday will see a high of 104 degrees and a low of 70. Palm Springs is expected to reach a scorching 113 degrees. The deserts will see triple-digit heat through next week.

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