Simultaneous warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Los Angeles, California, alerted more than 4 million people to two deadly weather events expected this week.
Southern California is entering what the NWS has described as a historic and extremely rare March heat event, with temperatures soaring 20 to 35 degrees above normal across Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, and inland regions. Forecasts show mid‑90s to 100s inland, along with 80s and 90s at the coast, levels more typical of midsummer than mid‑March. At the same time, a beach hazards statement is in place along the coast, warning of fatal ocean conditions that could lead to drowning if beachgoers aren’t careful.
Newsweek reached out to NWS Los Angeles by phone for comment.
Los Angeles Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisory
Both an extreme heat warning and heat advisory are in place for the NWS Los Angeles forecast region as of Tuesday morning. An extreme heat warning is in effect through Friday evening for many inland areas, with a heat advisory along portions of the coast. Officials warn of a high risk of heat‑related illness, noting that triple‑digit temperatures could break daily and even monthly records in multiple cities. A less severe yet still potentially fatal heat advisory is in place for coastal areas…