Southern California Faces Heatwave with Record Highs, Slight Relief Expected by Weekend

A cooling trend is forecast for early next week, as a trough settles over the West Coast, the National Weather Service San Diego office.Photo byIvana CajinaonUnsplash

Southern California is in the grip of a significant heatwave, with temperatures soaring 10 to 20 degrees above average in parts of the valleys. The National Weather Service reports that Thursday and Friday will bring peak heat, with potential record highs, including Palm Springs, which tied its daily record of 116°F. Monsoonal moisture is expected over the weekend, offering some relief to the deserts and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms in mountain and desert areas. A cooling trend is forecast for early next week, as a trough settles over the West Coast, the National Weather Service San Diego office stated.