Southern California Experiences Unprecedented High Temperatures Just One Week After Major Winter Weather.
In the wake of heavy downpours that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unseasonably warm temperatures for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Readings
On Friday midday, the temperature reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on NWS graphics for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Shift
This sharp rise in temperature follows closely after a powerful storm system that pummeled the area earlier in the week. That event delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, causing evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also caused a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. The heat were expected to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in downtown LA by overnight.
Several cities that hit the 90-degree mark featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to reach the high 80s.
For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate weather in the 80s, with cooler weather expected for the following week.
