Los Angeles to experience record-breaking heat Monday

Los Angeles is set to experience a significant temperature increase on Monday, with highs reaching into the 90s. This could be the hottest day of 2025 so far. Downtown Los Angeles is expected to see temperatures between 85 to 90 degrees. Areas like Woodland Hills could be even warmer, possibly hitting 95 degrees. Meteorologist Robbie Munroe from the National Weather Service noted that this heat could break local records. The record for March 24 in Woodland Hills is currently 89 degrees. Burbank is predicted to reach 90 degrees, just shy of its own daily record. However, the warmth will be short-lived. By Thursday, temperatures could drop by about 20 degrees to around 70 degrees. The heat wave is caused by a strong high-pressure system and offshore winds bringing hot air from the mountains. Coastal areas in Southern California will also see high surf, with waves reaching four to seven feet due to strong winds and storms offshore. Looking ahead, there is a possibility of light rain for Los Angeles between March 30 and April 2, depending on a storm system moving south from the Central Coast.