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Your SoCal weather report for Thursday, June 27: Minimal changes in weather pattern

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- Today’s weather: Hot, sunny
- Beaches: 70s
- Mountains: 70s-80s
- Inland: 80s-90s
- Deserts: 90s-100s
- Warnings and advisories: Excessive Heat
Start making your weekend plans because it's already Thursday. Today's forecast will be much like yesterday — hot and sunny.
There's been a slight decrease in temperatures for the high desert — a high of upper 90s up to 102 degrees. Coachella Valley highs are still in the triple digits with a high of 112 degrees. The excessive heat warning for the deserts should break by 8 p.m. tonight.
Inland areas and valleys will still see highs in the 80s, low 90s — 84 degrees for Anaheim, 83 degrees for downtown Los Angeles.
There'll be a bit of June Gloom for the coastal areas and inland coast including downtown Los Angeles, where you can expect patchy fog for the morning. But don't worry, the sun will come back.
Tonight's lows will drop to the mid 60s, low 70s for the deserts.
This day in history
On this day in 1976, a significant heat wave hit Southern California where Alpine reached up to 109 degrees.
Things to do
- Art Renzei Festival: Artist projections and large-scale installations will transform the Long Beach coastline for a week, showcasing the natural beauty of the area as well as local industrial marvels. From the waterfront and the Queen Mary to the beach itself, artists like Balloonski (who aptly makes balloon installations, Olivia Steele (who works on large, provocative text projects), and animator and video artist Ryan Griffin will showcase their works for all to enjoy.
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
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