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Record-Breaking Temps Forecast to Hit SoCal Day of L.A. Marathon

More than 20,000 runners participated in the 29th Asics L.A. Marathon on March 9, 2014. (Credit: KTLA)

Get your beach towels and swimsuits ready because forecasters say Friday is going to be steaming hot.

Forecasters are expecting temperatures to hit the 90s in downtown Los Angeles as a high-pressure system moves across Ventura and L.A. counties, breaking heat records along the way, according to the National Weather Service.

The heat wave will last through the weekend and could break records on Sunday, when the Los Angeles Marathon is being run.

Meanwhile, forecasters warn that Santa Ana winds with gusts up to 50 mph will kick up Friday morning.

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