LA Battles Unprecedented Heat Just One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unusually high weather for the end of February.
Record-Setting Heat
During the day Friday, the mercury reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, according to the National Weather Service. This exceeds the old record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on NWS graphics for the region.
Public Health Alerts
The weather service stated that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Shift
This dramatic increase in temperature comes on the heels of a powerful storm system that struck the state last week. That event unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to mudslide risks for millions residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead some relief is coming. The heat were forecast to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by overnight.
Additional areas that experienced 90°F were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to see the high eighties.
For the weekend, central Los Angeles can anticipate readings in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the following week.
