Heat Wave

Temperatures could be 20 to 35 degrees above normal for this time of year.

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.