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Woodland Hills Hits Record 102°F Amid Heat Advisory

3/21/2026

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The National Weather Service reported a record 102-degree high in Woodland Hills, surpassing the 1997 96-degree record.
Lancaster and Palmdale also set temperature records.
Temperatures are forecast to cool to upper 70s and low 80s along the coast and near 90s inland, with heat advisories possible next week.
Meteorologist Bryan Lewis warned of potential heat exhaustion and dehydration as temperatures remain above the typical 70 degrees this time of year.

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The National Weather Service reported a record 102-degree high in Woodland Hills, surpassing the 1997 96-degree record.
Lancaster and Palmdale also set temperature records.
Temperatures are forecast to cool to upper 70s and low 80s along the coast and near 90s inland, with heat advisories possible next week.
Meteorologist Bryan Lewis warned of potential heat exhaustion and dehydration as temperatures remain above the typical 70 degrees this time of year.