Southern California Battles Unprecedented High Temperatures Just Days After Severe Winter Weather.
After enduring torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unseasonably high weather for this time of year.
Record-Setting Readings
On Friday midday, the temperature reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in temperature follows closely after a intense storm system that battered the area recently. That system delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, causing evacuation orders for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict a cooldown is coming. The heat were forecast to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by late Friday.
Other locales that experienced the 90-degree mark included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to reach the upper eighties.
In the coming days, central LA can expect temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the following week.
