SoCal sees below-average temps ahead of tropical moisture

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- After a lengthy stretch of extreme heat across Southern California, a much-anticipated break has arrived, bringing below-average temperatures.

The cooler weather is expected to keep temperatures below seasonal norms through the first half of the week, then temperatures will begin to gradually start warming up into the weekend.

Then, a potential tropical system is expected to move into Southern California this weekend, bringing the potential for 1 to 2 inches of rain. The rain chances and increased humidity begin on Sunday and pick up heading into Monday.

With potential tropical showers, the beach communities can expect high surf.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Tuesday will see clouds in the morning followed by afternoon sunshine, with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 62. Showers enter the forecast by Sunday.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Tuesday can expect sunny and warm conditions, with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 60. Expect similar conditions the next several days, before rain chances move in over the weekend.

Beach communities on Tuesday will see morning clouds with a high of 76 degrees and a low of 65. When rain chances move in over the weekend, the surf could reach 8 to 10 feet.

Mountain communities on Tuesday will see sunny skies with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 44.

Desert areas on Tuesday can expect mostly sunny conditions, with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 55. Palm Springs is expected to reach 101 degrees.

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