Southern California is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking levels, as much as 35 degrees above normal for March. The National Weather Service has issued urgent warnings, forecasting peak temperatures between Tuesday and Friday. Coastal areas are expected to reach the 80s, while inland regions could surpass 100°F (37°C), potentially shattering existing temperature records. Downtown Los Angeles might hit 101°F (38°C), and Glendale could climb to 104°F (40°C).