LA Faces Unprecedented High Temperatures Just One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
Following a week of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting abnormally hot weather for late February.
Record-Shattering Readings
During the day Friday, the mercury reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by weather officials. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on NWS charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in temperature arrives just after a intense winter storm that battered the area earlier in the week. That storm brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, causing flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests cooler conditions will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by overnight.
Other locales that reached the 90-degree mark featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to see the high 80s.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can anticipate weather in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the following week.
