Los Angeles Battles Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only One Week Following Severe Winter Storm.
Following a week of significant rainfall that caused flooding across sections of the city, LA is now seeing unusually warm weather for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Heat
On Friday midday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, according to weather officials. This easily surpasses the prior high for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on official maps for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Authorities cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This sudden spike in heat follows closely after a massive storm system that pummeled the area last week. That system delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, causing evacuation orders for many residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also caused a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests a cooldown is expected. The heat were expected to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by Friday night.
Other locales that experienced ninety degrees were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the following week.
