LA Faces Historic Heat Only One Week Following Severe Winter Weather.
In the wake of torrential rains that caused flooding across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing abnormally warm temperatures for the end of February.
All-Time High Readings
By Friday afternoon, the temperature soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, as reported by the National Weather Service. This breaks the prior high for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on NWS charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Shift
This sharp rise in temperature comes on the heels of a intense winter storm that battered the area last week. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, leading to mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests cooler conditions will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in downtown LA by late Friday.
Several cities that experienced ninety degrees were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to see the high eighties.
In the coming days, downtown LA can see readings in the 80s, with cooler weather expected for the following week.
