News - Southern California heatwave intensifies with record high temperatures expected

Southern California is in the grip of an unseasonable heatwave as a high-pressure system blankets the region. Temperatures are already soaring past seasonal expectations, with Los Angeles hitting 81 degrees, significantly exceeding the average 68 degrees for this time of year, according to KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo. This thermal anomaly is projected to intensify as the National Weather Service forecasts Friday's highs to reach the upper 80s and low 90s in the valleys and upper 70s to mid 80s along the coast. Inland Empire and inland Orange County brace for temperatures peaking at 93 degrees, while San Fernando Valley anticipates highs of 90 degrees. The Los Angeles Basin is not far behind, expected to sizzle in the mid to upper 80s. Although a cooling trend is anticipated starting Saturday due to a weakening offshore flow, the Southland will still experience temperatures elevated to the mid-to-high 80s. The arrival of an upper low-pressure system on Sunday signals more significant temperature drops early next week, yet they will remain slightly above normal. The forecast suggests continued dryness without any rainfall in sight, as the weather patterns keep the region parched.