Los Angeles Battles Record-Breaking Heat Only One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across areas in the city, LA is now confronting unusually high conditions for late February.
Record-Setting Readings
During the day Friday, the mercury climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, according to the National Weather Service. This exceeds the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in mercury follows closely after a massive storm system that battered the region last week. That storm delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, causing mudslide risks for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict some relief is coming. The heat were predicted to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Other locales that experienced the 90-degree mark included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to experience the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can anticipate weather in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the start of March.