LA Faces Historic High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
In the wake of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with abnormally hot temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
During the day Friday, the mercury reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, per data from meteorologists. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in temperature follows closely after a massive winter storm that pummeled the state recently. That storm brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, leading to evacuation orders for countless residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. The heat were expected to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in downtown LA by late Friday.
Additional areas that experienced 90°F included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to see the high eighties.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can expect readings in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the following week.
