Heat Wave

The remnants of Tropical Storm Lorena continue the chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday for the Ventura and Los Angeles County mountains. However, most moisture is expected to remain east of the Tri-Counties.

The hottest weather is expected on Thursday and Friday.

Inland, mountain areas will see the biggest impacts, with highs 15-20 degrees above normal.

Only slight coooling predicted for the weekend.

Temperatures could be 10-20 degrees above normal in parts of region.

Coastal, inland areas expected to peak Friday: Further inland, the hottest temperatures could come Saturday.

Temperatures could be 10-20 degrees above average for this time of year.

Environmental journalist has new book saying that we are already seeing its impacts.

Temperatures could sink to below normal by Thursday, and stay that way through the holiday weekend.

Coastal communities will be a haven from the heat, with the marine layer keeping temperatures on the cool side.