LA Faces Unprecedented High Temperatures Just Days After Severe Winter Weather.
After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, LA is now grappling with unseasonably high weather for late February.
All-Time High Heat
By Friday afternoon, the thermometer climbed to 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by weather officials. This exceeds the old record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on forecast maps for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This sudden spike in heat comes on the heels of a intense storm system that battered the region recently. That event unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Sadly, the storm also triggered a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests a cooldown will arrive. The heat were predicted to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday.
Additional areas that reached the 90-degree mark included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to experience the high 80s.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can see temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather likely for the start of March.
