Southern California Faces Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just Days Following Major Winter Storm.
In the wake of heavy downpours that caused flooding across parts of the city, LA is now seeing abnormally hot weather for this time of year.
Record-Setting Heat
During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, according to the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on NWS graphics for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Forecasters stated that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This sharp rise in mercury follows closely after a intense storm system that battered the state earlier in the week. That event brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to evacuation orders for millions residents.
Tragically, the conditions also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Weekend Outlook
Looking ahead cooler conditions will arrive. Temperatures were expected to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday.
Additional areas that hit the 90-degree mark included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to reach the upper eighties.
For the weekend, central LA can expect weather in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the week ahead.
