LA Battles Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
After enduring torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing unusually high weather for the end of February.
All-Time High Temperatures
On Friday midday, the mercury reached 91°F (33°C) in central LA, as reported by the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on official maps for the region.
Public Health Warnings
The weather service cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Shift
This sudden spike in temperature comes on the heels of a massive storm system that pummeled the region earlier in the week. That storm brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, leading to flash flood warnings for many residents.
Sadly, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. The heat were expected to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by late Friday.
Several cities that reached 90°F were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to experience the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can expect readings in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the week ahead.
