LA Experiences Historic Heat Just One Week After Severe Winter Weather.
Following a week of torrential rains that led to inundation across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now seeing abnormally hot conditions for this time of year.
All-Time High Readings
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sudden spike in heat follows closely after a massive winter storm that pummeled the region last week. That event unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, triggering flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Tragically, the conditions also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests a cooldown is coming. The heat were predicted to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Other locales that reached 90°F were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to reach the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can see temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the week ahead.
