LA Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week After Major Winter Storm.
Following a week of torrential rains that led to inundation across sections of the city, LA is now grappling with unseasonably hot temperatures for the end of February.
All-Time High Heat
During the day Friday, the mercury soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, per data from meteorologists. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official graphics for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in mercury arrives just after a massive storm system that battered the area last week. That system unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, causing flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also triggered a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. The heat were predicted to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by Friday night.
Additional areas that reached the 90-degree mark were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to reach the high 80s.
In the coming days, downtown LA can expect temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the following week.
