Warmer temperatures expected on Wednesday in Southern California; light rain on tap for the weekend

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Warmer temperatures are expected in Southern California on Wednesday, but there is a chance of rain coming this weekend.

The winds will be light to moderate Wednesday and Thursday. By the weekend, temperatures will drop again and there will be a chance of light showers.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Wednesday should see a high of 70 degrees with sunny skies. By the weekend, temperatures will go back down to the low 60s with a 50% chance of rain.

Valleys and the Inland Empire will see a high of 74 on Wednesday with breezes through the canyons. Rain is expected over the weekend.

Beach communities will be sunny and cool with a high of 66 on Wednesday. Surf will be 3-5 feet as part of the bomb cyclone producing hurricane force winds.

Mountains will be cooler with a high of 55, dropping to 26 overnight. The weekend will bring a chance of rain.

Desert communities will be sunny with a high of 66, dropping to 29 overnight. Bomb cyclones and atmospheric rivers will also bring rain to the deserts during the weekend.

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