LA Faces Record-Breaking Heat Only Days Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that led to inundation across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unusually warm conditions for the end of February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
During the day Friday, the temperature soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, according to meteorologists. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on forecast maps for the region.
Public Health Advisories
Authorities stated that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
An Extreme Shift
This sharp rise in temperature arrives just after a intense storm system that pummeled the state last week. That storm delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, causing evacuation orders for countless residents.
Sadly, the conditions also caused a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict some relief is expected. Temperatures were expected to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Several cities that reached 90°F included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to reach the upper eighties.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can expect weather in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the following week.
