Southern California Battles Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only Days Following Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unseasonably warm weather for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Heat
On Friday midday, the thermometer soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, per data from meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on NWS graphics for the region.
Safety Alerts
The weather service cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This dramatic increase in heat arrives just after a intense winter storm that struck the region recently. That event delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, leading to flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests a cooldown will arrive. Temperatures were expected to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by overnight.
Other locales that hit the 90-degree mark were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to experience the upper eighties.
In the coming days, central LA can expect temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the following week.
