Los Angeles Battles Historic High Temperatures Only Days After Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of significant rainfall that caused flooding across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unusually high temperatures for late February.
Record-Shattering Readings
By Friday afternoon, the temperature reached 91°F (33°C) in central LA, as reported by the National Weather Service. This exceeds the old record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on forecast charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
Forecasters cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Shift
This sharp rise in mercury arrives just after a massive winter storm that struck the region last week. That storm brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, leading to flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict a cooldown is expected. Temperatures were predicted to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by late Friday.
Other locales that reached the 90-degree mark featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to see the high 80s.
For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the eighties, with a further cooldown on tap for the week ahead.
