LA Faces Unprecedented Heat Only Days Following Severe Winter Storm.
Following a week of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting abnormally high conditions for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Heat
During the day Friday, the mercury climbed to 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on official graphics for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Reversal
This dramatic increase in mercury comes on the heels of a intense winter storm that pummeled the region recently. That system delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, leading to mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests cooler conditions is coming. Temperatures were forecast to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Additional areas that experienced the 90-degree mark included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to reach the upper eighties.
For the weekend, downtown LA can anticipate readings in the eighties, with a further cooldown likely for the week ahead.
