Southern California Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
In the wake of significant rainfall that led to inundation across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unseasonably hot conditions for late February.
Record-Setting Readings
On Friday midday, the thermometer soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, according to weather officials. This exceeds the prior high for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on official graphics for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Shift
This sharp rise in heat follows closely after a powerful storm system that battered the state recently. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict some relief will arrive. Readings were forecast to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by overnight.
Several cities that reached the 90-degree mark included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to see the high 80s.
In the coming days, downtown LA can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the start of March.
