Temperatures will be above normal throughout metropolitan Los Angeles and Southern California through the weekend, with highs in the 70s and lower 80s, except at the beaches.
Meteorologists expect locally gusty winds on Friday and Saturday, especially in mountain and foothill areas.
Moderate Santa Ana winds are forecasted from Monday night through Wednesday, bringing a drying trend.
A shift in the weather pattern could lead to rain starting on Friday the 13th. However, the National Weather Service says it is too early to be confident that precipitation will materialize.
