Los Angeles Experiences Record-Breaking Heat Just One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of heavy downpours that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unseasonably high temperatures for late February.
All-Time High Readings
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, per data from the National Weather Service. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on NWS charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
Forecasters cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a massive winter storm that battered the area last week. That storm delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, triggering flash flood warnings for many residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict a cooldown is coming. Temperatures were forecast to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Other locales that experienced the 90-degree mark featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to experience the high 80s.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can see weather in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the start of March.
