Los Angeles Battles Historic Heat Just One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
In the wake of heavy downpours that led to inundation across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unusually warm temperatures for this time of year.
All-Time High Heat
By Friday afternoon, the temperature soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on official maps for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Authorities cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a car.
A Sharp Shift
This sudden spike in temperature arrives just after a powerful storm system that battered the state earlier in the week. That system brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, leading to evacuation orders for many residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead a cooldown is expected. Readings were predicted to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by late Friday.
Additional areas that reached 90°F included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to experience the high eighties.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can expect readings in the eighties, with a further cooldown on tap for the week ahead.
