Possible Record Heat, Thunderstorms in Unsettled Southern California Forecast

Possible record heat, thunderstorms in unsettled Southern California forecast

Residents in parts of Southern California are bracing for possible record temperatures and a chance of thunderstorms over the next few days. "Dramatic warming is expected today and Friday, with above normal temperatures into the weekend," the National Weather Service stated in its forecast discussion Thursday morning. Afternoon highs are expected to climb into the high 90s or even reach 100 degrees in some areas by Friday. Temperatures between 8…

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