Los Angeles Battles Record-Breaking Heat Only Days After Major Winter Storm.
In the wake of torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, LA is now confronting abnormally high conditions for late February.
All-Time High Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the temperature soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, as reported by the National Weather Service. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on forecast maps for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This sharp rise in temperature follows closely after a powerful winter storm that pummeled the region last week. That event brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, causing mudslide risks for millions residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests some relief will arrive. Readings were expected to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Several cities that reached the 90-degree mark included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to reach the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate weather in the eighties, with a further cooldown on tap for the following week.
