Extreme Heat Shatters March Records Across the South Bay

More than a dozen South Bay and broader Southern California cities smashed their March heat records on Friday, with afternoon highs soaring into the 90s. National Weather Service meteorologists say the ridge of high pressure will ease slightly, but temps will stay well above seasonal norms through the end of the month. That means another week of dry offshore winds, warm nights, and a higher risk of heat-related illness.

City emergency managers are asking residents to hydrate aggressively, limit strenuous activity between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and check on neighbors who lack air conditioning. Cooling centers are open at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library and Wilson Park Senior Center; Torrance Transit is providing no-cost rides to both facilities for the duration of the heat advisory. Pet owners should also keep paws off hot pavement and never leave animals or children unattended in vehicles, even for a few minutes.

Track the latest advisories at weather.gov/lox, and add Torrance emergency notifications to your phone so you get real-time alerts if conditions worsen.