Los Angeles Battles Unprecedented Heat Just One Week Following Severe Winter Weather.
After enduring significant rainfall that led to inundation across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with abnormally warm temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
On Friday midday, the mercury soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, according to weather officials. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on NWS maps for the region.
Safety Alerts
Forecasters stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Reversal
This dramatic increase in mercury follows closely after a powerful winter storm that pummeled the area last week. That event brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Tragically, the conditions also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict a cooldown will arrive. The heat were predicted to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Several cities that hit the 90-degree mark included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to reach the upper eighties.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can see readings in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the following week.
