Los Angeles Experiences Unprecedented Heat Just One Week After Severe Winter Weather.
In the wake of significant rainfall that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unseasonably warm temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
During the day Friday, the mercury reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the old record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on forecast charts for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Shift
This dramatic increase in temperature arrives just after a intense winter storm that battered the region last week. That storm unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, causing evacuation orders for many residents.
Tragically, the storm also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. The heat were expected to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by overnight.
Several cities that hit ninety degrees included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to experience the high 80s.
For the weekend, downtown LA can expect readings in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the week ahead.
