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Humidity, shower chances linger Friday as extreme heat continues in SoCal
Weather Humidity, shower chances linger Friday as extreme heat continues in SoCal Friday, August 28, 2026 2:16PM Este artículo se ofrece en Español Southern California residents can expect a gradual cooldown, though lingering moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Iselle continue Friday. KABC LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California residents can soon expect a gradual cooldown after a stretch of extreme heat, though lingering moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Iselle could continue to bring isolated showers and thunderstorms through Friday.
A slight chance of additional showers remains in the forecast for Friday because of lingering moisture.
An extreme heat warning is in place for much of the region, with triple-digit, near record-breaking heat in the forecast for many areas. The warning expires at 8 p.m. on Friday.
A red flag warning is in place for the foothill and mountain communities due to the intense heat and wind. The warning is set to expire 3 p.m. on Friday.
Cooler air will start coming in on Sunday, dropping temperatures down near where they should be for this time of year.
With a break in the heat next week, rain chances return to the forecast on Tuesday through Thursday.
Los Angeles and Orange counties on Friday will see a slight chance of showers, with a high of 97 degrees and a low of 71. Temperatures will begin falling on Saturday and into next week.
The valleys and Inland Empire on Friday can expect possible showers, with a high of 106 degrees and a low of 70. Triple-digit heat is in the forecast through Saturday, but temperatures are expected to drop to the low 90s in a few days.
Beach communities will see a slight chance of showers on Friday, with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 74.
Mountain communities will see a 20% chance of showers on Friday, with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 54.
Desert areas on Friday can expect a slight chance of showers, with a high of 101 degrees and a low of 73. Palm Springs is expected to reach 114 degrees.
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