The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for much of Southern California, including areas of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino and Riverside counties as temperatures are forecast to hit triple digits this week.
Daily highs could climb as high as 104 degrees during the extreme heat wave, which is expected to last from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. Friday. The National Weather Service is advising the public to drink plenty of water, avoid outdoor activities, and stay indoors in cool, air-conditioned rooms.
“There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors,” the NWS forecast states.
The heat wave is expected to break numerous daily and monthly heat records, with temperatures rising 20 to 30 degrees above average for this time of year. While coastal areas are forecast to see slightly cooler temperatures, there is a 30% chance that coastal valleys and downtown L.A. will see 100-degree heat this week — 35 degrees above normal.
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Existing temperature records for downtown Los Angeles:
- March 17: 94 degrees set in 1914
- March 18: 87 degrees set in 1997
- March 19: 97 degrees set in 1997
- March 20: 93 degrees set in 1997
The heat wave is expected to peak between Tuesday and Wednesday for most areas. Stay with KTLA 5 News as we continue to track the latest weather around the region…