Highs 10°+ above normal continue into the weekend

One degree warmer than yesterday, Palm Springs reached 92° this afternoon -- 11° above average. Thermal also reached 92° which tied the record high for the date for the city.

High pressure remains in place over California. As a result, Santa Ana winds will continue into the start of the weekend.

The offshore winds will continue to dry out the Southland, elevating the fire risk. Gusts Friday morning around the Coachella Valley look to peak in the 20-25 MPH range.

High temperatures in the 90s will continue into and through the weekend ahead. The next cooldown will begin early next week and highs will cool into the low 80s by Wednesday.

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