Southern California Faces Record-Breaking Heat Just Days Following Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of heavy downpours that led to inundation across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now confronting unusually high conditions for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the thermometer reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, as reported by the National Weather Service. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on forecast graphics for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a car.
A Sharp Shift
This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a intense storm system that struck the state recently. That event unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, causing mudslide risks for millions residents.
Sadly, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict some relief will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by late Friday.
Other locales that reached ninety degrees included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to experience the high 80s.
In the coming days, downtown LA can expect weather in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the start of March.