LA Battles Historic Heat Just One Week After Major Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now seeing abnormally warm conditions for this time of year.
Record-Setting Heat
On Friday midday, the thermometer reached 91°F (33°C) in central LA, according to weather officials. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on forecast graphics for the region.
Safety Alerts
The weather service cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sharp rise in mercury arrives just after a powerful storm system that pummeled the region recently. That system delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, triggering flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. The heat were expected to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by late Friday.
Additional areas that experienced the 90-degree mark were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to reach the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can see readings in the eighties, with a further cooldown expected for the start of March.
