Los Angeles Faces Unprecedented Heat Only One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of torrential rains that led to inundation across parts of the city, LA is now seeing abnormally hot temperatures for the end of February.
All-Time High Readings
During the day Friday, the mercury climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on forecast maps for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities stated that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sudden spike in temperature arrives just after a intense storm system that struck the state earlier in the week. That event unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests cooler conditions will arrive. Readings were expected to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Additional areas that experienced 90°F included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to reach the high 80s.
In the coming days, central LA can anticipate temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the week ahead.