LA Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with abnormally hot temperatures for this time of year.
Record-Setting Heat
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, per data from the National Weather Service. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on forecast maps for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service stated that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Shift
This sharp rise in heat comes on the heels of a powerful storm system that battered the area recently. That storm unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, leading to evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the storm also caused a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead cooler conditions is coming. The heat were predicted to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by Friday night.
Other locales that reached 90°F included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to experience the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can expect weather in the eighties, with cooler weather expected for the start of March.
