Overview

• The National Weather Service expects slight chances of afternoon and early evening thunderstorms in the mountains and deserts through Thursday as tropical moisture lingers off Baja.
• Hurricane Lorena strengthened Wednesday with winds near 80 mph and could send heavy rain into coastal Baja, according to forecasters.
• Thursday temperatures are forecast near 82 in San Diego, in the upper 80s to 90s across inland valleys and foothills, and around 98 to 102 in the deserts.
• Lightning, erratic gusts, and brief heavy downpours remain possible with any storms.
• Drying is projected to begin Friday, with minimal thunderstorm chances by the weekend and temperatures trending back toward seasonal norms early next week.