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LOS ANGELES - Much of California is getting ready for record-breaking temperatures, with a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms in the coming days.

According to the National Weather Service, the surge of warmth is expected statewide on Friday, May 30, with temperatures in some inland areas going near or above 100 degrees.

The NWS said triple digits are likely for the Central Valley, with Redding forecast to hit up to 109 degrees on Friday. Bakersfield could see a high of up to 106 degrees. According to the latest forecast, other cities with a chance of breaking record highs include Ojai, Palmdale, and Lancaster.

"There is an increasing chance — 30% to 40% — of Friday’s highs approaching or breaking calendar daytime record(s) across some valley and desert areas," the

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