Southern California Battles Record-Breaking Heat Just Days After Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, LA is now seeing unseasonably hot temperatures for this time of year.
All-Time High Temperatures
During the day Friday, the thermometer climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, according to the National Weather Service. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on forecast charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service stated that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sharp rise in temperature follows closely after a powerful winter storm that pummeled the region earlier in the week. That system delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, leading to flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Tragically, the storm also triggered a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead some relief will arrive. The heat were expected to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by Friday night.
Additional areas that hit the 90-degree mark were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to experience the high eighties.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can expect temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the start of March.