Southern California Faces Unprecedented High Temperatures Only One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unusually high conditions for the end of February.
All-Time High Readings
During the day Friday, the mercury soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, according to weather officials. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on official graphics for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Forecasters stated that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a car.
A Sharp Weather Swing
This sudden spike in mercury follows closely after a powerful storm system that pummeled the area recently. That event brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the storm also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. Readings were forecast to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by overnight.
Additional areas that hit 90°F included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to experience the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can anticipate readings in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the start of March.
