Los Angeles Faces Unprecedented High Temperatures Just Days After Major Winter Weather.
After enduring significant rainfall that caused flooding across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with abnormally high weather for late February.
Record-Setting Readings
On Friday midday, the mercury soared to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, according to the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on forecast charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Reversal
This sharp rise in mercury comes on the heels of a intense winter storm that pummeled the area recently. That event delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, leading to flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Tragically, the conditions also triggered a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead some relief is coming. Temperatures were forecast to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by overnight.
Other locales that reached ninety degrees included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the high 80s.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the start of March.
