Southern California Faces Historic Heat Just One Week After Major Winter Storm.
In the wake of torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting unseasonably warm weather for the end of February.
All-Time High Temperatures
During the day Friday, the temperature reached 91°F (33°C) in the city center, per data from meteorologists. This exceeds the prior high for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on NWS graphics for the region.
Public Health Advisories
The weather service stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Shift
This sharp rise in mercury follows closely after a intense winter storm that pummeled the region last week. That storm brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Tragically, the conditions also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead some relief is coming. Readings were predicted to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday.
Other locales that hit 90°F featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to reach the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can see temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the start of March.
