LA Faces Historic Heat Only One Week Following Severe Winter Weather.
In the wake of torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unusually high weather for the end of February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, as reported by meteorologists. This breaks the old record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on NWS charts for the region.
Safety Alerts
The weather service stated that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a car.
A Sharp Shift
This sudden spike in temperature arrives just after a massive storm system that pummeled the region recently. That event brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, leading to mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests a cooldown is coming. Readings were forecast to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Additional areas that reached 90°F included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather likely for the following week.
