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Rain in the forecast later this week as temperatures drop
Gusty winds are expected for most of SoCal.
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QUICK FACTS
- Today’s weather: Mostly sunny
- Beaches: Mid 60s to around 70s
- Mountains: Mid-60s to around 70 degrees
- Inland: 77 to 84 degrees
- Warnings and advisories: None
After a warm weekend, Southern California will see cooler temperatures this week and even some rain over the weekend.
L.A. and Orange County beaches will see temperatures in the mid 60s to around 70 degrees, though some Orange County coastal areas could reach 76 degrees.
Meanwhile, daytime highs for the valleys and Inland Empire will reach into the low 80s, with the warmest areas expected to reach 84 degrees. Coachella Valley will see temperatures in the 90s.
Looking ahead, weekend rain is in the forecast starting Friday through Saturday. We could get anywhere between a quarter to a full inch of rain, with the higher amounts of rainfall more likely for higher elevations. There's also a chance of thunderstorms that could produce heavy downpours. For anyone going to Coachella, it looks like rain is likely for Saturday.
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