Los Angeles Battles Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week Following Severe Winter Storm.
In the wake of heavy downpours that led to inundation across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with abnormally high temperatures for late February.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from meteorologists. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on forecast maps for the region.
Safety Advisories
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sudden spike in mercury arrives just after a intense winter storm that pummeled the region last week. That system brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, triggering flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests a cooldown is expected. The heat were expected to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Other locales that reached ninety degrees included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to reach the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can see temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the following week.