A weather alert was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Friday at 2:56 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4 p.m. for Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles.

Monsoonal moisture coming in from the east will increase the chance of thunderstorms in parts of Southern California.

Some National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, heightening concerns as the state contends with the threat of extreme weather.

Los Angeles to experience patchy fog and cloudy skies with temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s for the coming week.

A surge of monsoonal moisture is bringing a slight chance of thunderstorms to Los Angeles County and the Ventura County mountains, forecasters said. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 15 to 30% chance of monsoonal thunderstorms in the area.

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California has exploded in size. Dry, hot weather is raising the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday.

Los Angeles County is the focus of an updated air quality alert reported at 5:03 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The alert is in effect until Thursday July 10, at 8:15 p.m.

Los Angeles forecast predicts foggy mornings with sunny afternoons and light winds, temperatures staying in the high 70s to low 80s throughout the week.