Temperatures were unseasonably warm Monday, breaking records in some parts of Southern California, according to the National Weather Service.

In Woodland Hills, temperatures reached 95 degrees, breaking the city’s previous record of 89 degrees on the same day in 1988. Paso Robles reached 86 degrees, breaking its 1951 record of 85 degrees on the same day, and Palmdale tied its 1956 record of 84 degrees.

Generally, valleys saw temperatures in the mid-80s to mid-90s, while coastal areas had highs hit around the low to mid-70s.

In Riverside, temperatures hit 84 degrees and Lake Elsinore hit 91 degrees, both tying records set in 1988. Temperatures in the Inland Empire generally ranged from the upper 80s to the lower 90s.

Orange County coastal temperatures stayed cooler, with Newport Beach and Huntington Beach seeing highs of 62 and 67, respectively. Further inland, Anaheim reached 85 degrees and Yorba Linda hit 92 degrees.

Across the region, meteorologists predict temperatures peaked Monday and will cool down a bit today and return to normal by Wednesday.

There’s some risk of heat-related illnesses today, with specific concerns for sensitive groups, including young children, older adults, people without air conditioning and anyone who has to spend long periods outside.

The Weather Service recommends everyone stay hydrated, wear light clothing and schedule outdoor activities outside the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Anyone who has to work outside should take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shade.

Today, temperatures should cool slightly, with highs in Orange County ranging from the high 60s and 70s in the coastal areas, and highs in the 70s and 80s.

The Inland Empire is expected to see highs in the mid-80s, with some areas experiencing a high of 91 degrees, Maxwell said.

High temperatures in Los Angeles County are expected to drop about five degrees from Monday.

Temperatures should cool to seasonable highs by Wednesday.

Highs are expected to be in the 60s in coastal Orange County and the low 70s further inland. In the Inland Empire, highs should stay around the mid to upper 70s.

Coastal parts of L.A. County are expected to stay in the 60s, while most inland parts of the county should be between 70 and 80 degrees weather forecasts are reporting.