SoCal to see June gloom conditions ahead of warmup; Extreme Heat Watch issued for next week

Saturday, June 20, 2026 1:19PM

Cool conditions on tap for SoCal, but extreme heat moves in next week

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A cooldown has moved into Southern California, bringing the return of thicker cloud cover and June Gloom conditions ahead of a significant warmup.

Cool conditions will persist through the weekend, but things will start to change by the middle of next week. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch that will take effect Tuesday though Thursday.

Meanwhile, a Beach Hazard Statement is in effect until Friday at 11 p.m. for areas south of Orange County to San Diego due to unsafe beach conditions. Three to 6-foot waves and rip currents are expected.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Saturday will see cloudy skies, with a high of 76 degrees and a low of 60. The marine layer is expected to stick around through the weekend.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Saturday can expect a high of 79 degrees and a low of 58. Temperatures are expected to rise to the 80s on Sunday and Monday.

Beaches will see cloudy skies on Saturday, with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 59.

Mountain communities can expect sunshine on Saturday, with a high of 76 degrees and a low of 39. Similar conditions are expected through the weekend.

The deserts on Saturday will see sunny and warm conditions with a high of 90 degrees and a low of 63. Palm Springs is expected to reach a high of 102 degrees.

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