LA Battles Unprecedented High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing unusually warm weather for the end of February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
During the day Friday, the thermometer reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by meteorologists. This exceeds the prior high for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on official maps for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service stated that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Reversal
This sharp rise in heat follows closely after a intense storm system that struck the state last week. That storm delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, leading to flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also caused a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict a cooldown is coming. The heat were forecast to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Several cities that hit 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to experience the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can anticipate weather in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the following week.
