Southern California Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing unusually warm weather for late February.
Record-Setting Heat
By Friday afternoon, the temperature climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, according to meteorologists. This breaks the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Alerts
The weather service stated that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in temperature follows closely after a intense storm system that pummeled the region last week. That storm brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, causing flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict cooler conditions will arrive. Temperatures were forecast to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by Friday night.
Other locales that reached the 90-degree mark were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to experience the high 80s.
For the weekend, central LA can see temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the start of March.
