LA Battles Unprecedented Heat Just One Week After Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of heavy downpours that caused flooding across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unusually warm temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Heat
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 prior high for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on NWS graphics for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities stated that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sharp rise in heat comes on the heels of a massive storm system that pummeled the region recently. That storm delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, leading to flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Tragically, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests a cooldown will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in downtown LA by Friday night.
Other locales that experienced the 90-degree mark featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to see the high eighties.
In the coming days, downtown LA can anticipate readings in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the following week.
