LA Battles Unprecedented High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting abnormally high temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Heat
By Friday afternoon, the mercury climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, per data from meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on NWS maps for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service stated that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Shift
This sudden spike in heat follows closely after a massive storm system that pummeled the area last week. That system unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, leading to evacuation orders for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also resulted in a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. Temperatures were forecast to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night.
Several cities that experienced 90°F included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to see the upper eighties.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can expect temperatures in the eighties, with a further cooldown on tap for the week ahead.