Southern California gets weekend break from heat before warmup next week

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California gets a break from extreme heat this weekend before temperatures begin climbing again by mid-week.

Most areas can 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, building temperatures through the second half of next week.

A High Surf Advisory begins Sunday at 5 p.m. for SoCal beaches, with waves between 5 and 8 feet possible in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. At Orange County beaches, waves up to 9 feet are possible. The advisory expires on Tuesday at 11 p.m.

Los Angeles and Orange counties can expect partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 66. Similar conditions are on tap for most of the week.

The valleys and Inland Empire will see sunny skies and gusty winds on Sunday, with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 68. As high pressure moves by mid-week, temperatures will return to the upper-90s and triple digits.

Beach communities can expect clouds and fog in the morning, followed by afternoon sunshine on Sunday, with a high of 76 degrees and a low of 67. Highs in the mid-to-upper 70s are on tap all week.

Mountain communities on Sunday will see a 20% chance of thunderstorms, along with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 51. Similar temperatures and rain chances are expected to continue over the next several days.

Desert areas can expect a sunny and hot day on Sunday, with a high of 98 degrees and a low of 73. Palm Springs is expected to reach 108 degrees. Rain chances re-enter the forecast on Thursday.

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