An intense March heat has hit Southern California, shattering decades-old temperature records. However, the forecasters warn that the worst is still to come.

Temperatures have risen sharply since Monday, already breaking records. In Woodland Hills, temperatures soared to 97 degrees, beating the previous high of 94, set back in 2007.

At Hollywood Burbank Airport, temperatures reached 92 degrees, surpassing a 2004 record. In the Bay Area, temperatures reached 90 degrees in Redwood City, the hottest day in March since records were first kept there in 1930.

However, forecasters say the temperature can even get higher. Meteorologists say temperatures could rise another five to seven degrees inland, with coastal areas seeing up to 25 degrees of warming in comparison to Monday, March 16.

It is expected that by Friday, March 20, the temperature can reach up to 98 degrees in Los Angeles, while San Bernardino may hit 105 degrees and Covina 103 degrees.

Forecasters expect that some areas can even hit 100 degrees, roughly 35 degrees above normal for March.

Extreme heat warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.

The extreme heat will be in effect until Friday evening. The hot weather is particularly hazardous in the early season since the public has not had a chance to acclimate.

Residents are requested to stay indoors, keep hydrated, and check on vulnerable people. For public relief, cooling centres are open at public libraries and community centres.

The heat wave is expected to peak on Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, before slowly easing. 

Sebastian Stan is preparing to step into the biggest role of his life: fatherhood.

TMZ reported on Monday, March 16, that the Marvel star, 43, and his girlfriend-of-four-years Annabelle Wallis, 41, are expecting their first child together. The famously private couple have not announced the news themselves, and details like the due date and gender are being kept under wraps.

The news arrives at a busy moment for both actors.

Stan, widely known for playing Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has a packed slate ahead. He is set to appear in the upcoming film Fjord and will reprise his fan-favourite role in Avengers: Doomsday.

Wallis is also juggling major projects. She stars alongside Jason Statham in Mutiny, slated for an August release, and is set to appear in the Netflix series Unabomb, centered on Ted Kaczynski. The actress is best known for roles in Peaky Blinders, The Mummy (2017), and Annabelle.

Despite their high-profile careers, the couple has kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight since they began dating in 2022. Their most recent public appearance together was at the 2025 British Academy Film Awards, where Stan was nominated for best leading actor for his portrayal of a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice. 

The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI fans are buzzing with the latest update on the game release, which they dig in themselves.

Fans found a series of subtle online changes and industry rumours that suggest that major news is about to drop from Rockstar Games.

The latest wave of speculations was sparked by eagle-eyed fans who spotted a small but major update on the official Xbox store page for GTA 6.

A Reddit user spotted the addition of a new “terms of transaction” link, which reflects that backend preparations are underway for pre-orders.

This has led to widespread discussion among fans, with experts predicting that GTA VI pre-orders can open as soon as April or May.

The timeline is also supported by Rockstar’s previous communication patterns. The studio usually announces weekly events for GTA Online, but has published a schedule covering the next three weeks, leaving a noticeable gap.

Experts consider it the company “clearing its schedule” to make way for a significant GTA 6 announcement before the end of March.

Despite the recent speculations, some fans still reaffirmed that the game’s release remains on track for November 19, 2026. The marketing campaign is expected to start this summer.