Southern California Faces Record-Breaking Heat Just One Week After Major Winter Weather.
After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with abnormally high weather for the end of February.
All-Time High Heat
By Friday afternoon, the mercury soared to 91°F (33°C) in central LA, according to the National Weather Service. This breaks the old record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on NWS graphics for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Forecasters stated that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Shift
This dramatic increase in mercury comes on the heels of a powerful winter storm that battered the area earlier in the week. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, triggering flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. Readings were predicted to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday.
Other locales that experienced 90°F included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to experience the upper eighties.
For the weekend, central Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the week ahead.
