Southern California Weather: Thunderstorms and Rain Expected Thursday

Thursday Afternoon Weather Outlook

• 🌧️ Thunderstorms are anticipated to impact Southern California later on Thursday, potentially bringing heavy downpours.
• ☁️ While the morning is expected to be mostly dry, clouds will increase throughout the day.
• 💨 Winds are expected to pick up, especially with the arrival of rain.

Temperature Forecast and Comparisons

• 🌡️ High temperatures are running slightly below normal, with cities like Long Beach and Santa Ana reaching only 63 degrees.
• 📈 Palm Springs is an exception, with a daytime high of 73 degrees.
• 📉 Yesterday's high was 67 degrees, with the average for this time of year being 71 degrees.
• ⚠️ A record high of 96 degrees was set in 1985.

Upcoming Week's Weather Trends

• ☀️ Temperatures are forecast to rise significantly through the week, reaching up to 75-79 degrees by Tuesday and 88 degrees by Wednesday inland.
• 🌊 Coastal areas will see a similar warm-up, with highs reaching 91 degrees by Wednesday.
• 🌦️ Sunday is expected to be mostly dry with a high of 71 degrees, followed by a slight warm-up to 73 degrees on Wednesday.