LA Battles Historic High Temperatures Just One Week After Major Winter Weather.
After enduring torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, LA is now grappling with unusually warm conditions for late February.
Record-Setting Readings
On Friday midday, the mercury reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, according to the National Weather Service. This breaks the previous daily record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Warnings
The weather service stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Reversal
This sharp rise in mercury comes on the heels of a intense winter storm that pummeled the state recently. That system delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, triggering mudslide risks for many residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also triggered a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests some relief will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Other locales that reached the 90-degree mark included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to see the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can expect readings in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the week ahead.
