Los Angeles Battles Record-Breaking Heat Just Days Following Major Winter Storm.
Following a week of torrential rains that led to inundation across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting abnormally high conditions for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the thermometer climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, according to meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on forecast charts for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Shift
This sudden spike in temperature arrives just after a intense winter storm that battered the state earlier in the week. That storm brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests cooler conditions is coming. Readings were predicted to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday.
Other locales that reached the 90-degree mark included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to experience the high eighties.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can see weather in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the start of March.