Southern California Faces Record-Breaking Heat Only One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
In the wake of significant rainfall that led to inundation across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting unusually warm weather for this time of year.
Record-Setting Readings
By Friday afternoon, the mercury soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, per data from meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on forecast charts for the region.
Safety Alerts
Forecasters cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Reversal
This dramatic increase in heat follows closely after a intense winter storm that struck the area last week. That event brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, triggering evacuation orders for countless residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. The heat were forecast to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by Friday night.
Several cities that reached ninety degrees were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to reach the high eighties.
In the coming days, central LA can anticipate weather in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the following week.
