Southern California has emerged from a significant heat wave that shattered temperature records across the region. Woodland Hills, for example, reached a high of 102°F (39°C), surpassing the 1997 record of 96°F (36°C). Other areas like Lancaster, Palmdale, and Long Beach Airport also experienced unprecedented temperatures. This heat wave was marked by temperatures 20 to 30 degrees above the normal seasonal average of around 70°F (21°C), with coastal communities particularly affected due to a lack of air conditioning.