LA Faces Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting abnormally high conditions for the end of February.
Record-Setting Readings
By Friday afternoon, the thermometer soared to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This exceeds the old record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on forecast graphics for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Reversal
This sharp rise in heat arrives just after a powerful storm system that battered the area earlier in the week. That event unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Sadly, the storm also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead some relief will arrive. The heat were forecast to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night.
Other locales that reached 90°F were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to reach the high eighties.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can see temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the week ahead.
