Southern California Faces Historic High Temperatures Just One Week Following Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unseasonably high temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the mercury reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by weather officials. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on official graphics for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Shift
This sudden spike in heat comes on the heels of a massive winter storm that struck the state earlier in the week. That system delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
Looking ahead some relief is expected. The heat were expected to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in downtown LA by late Friday.
Several cities that reached 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to see the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can see temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the following week.
