Los Angeles Faces Unprecedented High Temperatures Only One Week After Severe Winter Weather.
After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unusually hot weather for late February.
All-Time High Heat
During the day Friday, the thermometer reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, as reported by meteorologists. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on forecast maps for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Shift
This sudden spike in heat follows closely after a massive winter storm that battered the area recently. That storm unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, causing flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict a cooldown is coming. The heat were predicted to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday.
Other locales that reached the 90-degree mark featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to reach the upper eighties.
For the weekend, downtown LA can expect temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the week ahead.
