Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Sep 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
SoCal set for cooling trend after heat wave
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Southern California is expected to cool after days of extreme heat as a cooling trend moves in from the Pacific Northwest. Friday stays hot, but highs drop into the mid-80s Saturday and near-normal levels next week, with beach communities easing into the mid-70s over the weekend.
WHO: Southern California residents; Los Angeles and Orange counties; valleys and Inland Empire; beach communities
WHAT: A cooling trend is forecast to bring lower temperatures across Southern California after a period of scorching heat.
WHEN: Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: A low-pressure system moving into the Pacific Northwest is helping bring significant cooling to Southern California this weekend and into next week.
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