Low pressure off the West Coast is producing a drier southwest flow into Southern California, effectively cutting off the monsoon flow. Mid and upper-level moisture streaming in from the southwest will bring us variable high cloudiness today with cooler temperatures as highs reach the lower 70s, almost a little fall-like out there! The stronger onshore flow will also generate gusty west winds 15-25 mph at times, especially during the afternoon. Continued breezy conditions on Friday with highs in the mid-70s. Fair and a little warmer over the weekend as high pressure slowly builds back towards the west, pushing daytime highs into the mid and upper 70s. Temperatures will return to normal by the first of next week, with dry weather ahead for now, but there are signs we could see monsoon moisture trickle back into the picture late next week.

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