Southern California Faces Record-Breaking Heat Only One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
In the wake of torrential rains that caused flooding across sections of the city, LA is now confronting unusually hot weather for the end of February.
All-Time High Heat
During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Reversal
This dramatic increase in temperature arrives just after a powerful storm system that pummeled the state recently. That event brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, triggering flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Sadly, the conditions also triggered a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead cooler conditions is expected. Readings were predicted to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by late Friday.
Other locales that experienced the 90-degree mark included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to experience the upper eighties.
For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can expect weather in the eighties, with a further cooldown on tap for the start of March.
