Southern California Experiences Unprecedented Heat Just Days After Major Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that led to inundation across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unseasonably high conditions for late February.
Record-Shattering Readings
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, per data from weather officials. This breaks the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on NWS charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities stated that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sudden spike in mercury follows closely after a massive winter storm that pummeled the area last week. That system delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, leading to evacuation orders for many residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also triggered a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests a cooldown is expected. The heat were forecast to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by Friday night.
Other locales that reached 90°F featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to experience the high eighties.
In the coming days, downtown LA can anticipate weather in the eighties, with a further cooldown likely for the start of March.
