Southern California Experiences Record-Breaking Heat Just One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now grappling with unseasonably warm conditions for the end of February.
Record-Setting Heat
By Friday afternoon, the thermometer soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on forecast charts for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Authorities stated that Friday's weather posed an "elevated risk 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 car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sharp rise in temperature follows closely after a powerful winter storm that struck the state recently. That event delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, leading to mudslide risks for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also resulted in a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests cooler conditions is expected. The heat were predicted to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Other locales that experienced 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to experience the high eighties.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can expect readings in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the week ahead.
