Los Angeles Experiences Unprecedented Heat Only Days Following Major Winter Storm.
In the wake of significant rainfall that led to inundation across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with abnormally high conditions for late February.
Record-Setting Readings
By Friday afternoon, the thermometer reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, as reported by meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on NWS graphics for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities stated that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Shift
This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a intense winter storm that battered the area earlier in the week. That storm brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, leading to mudslide risks for countless residents.
Sadly, the storm also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. Readings were forecast to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night.
Other locales that reached 90°F included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to experience the upper eighties.
In the coming days, central LA can anticipate weather in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the following week.
