LA Faces Unprecedented Heat Only Days Following Severe Winter Storm.
In the wake of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unseasonably hot temperatures for late February.
Record-Setting Readings
On Friday midday, the temperature reached 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by the National Weather Service. This exceeds the prior high for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on NWS maps for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Shift
This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a massive storm system that struck the area last week. That system delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, causing flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests a cooldown is coming. The heat were forecast to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by overnight.
Additional areas that experienced ninety degrees included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to see the high eighties.
In the coming days, central LA can see readings in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the following week.
