LA Faces Record-Breaking Heat Just Days Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unseasonably hot weather for late February.
All-Time High Heat
By Friday afternoon, the temperature soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, according to weather officials. This easily surpasses the prior high for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on NWS graphics for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Authorities stated that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a car.
A Sharp Shift
This sharp rise in heat follows closely after a massive storm system that battered the state last week. That system brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, causing evacuation orders for countless residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also caused a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead a cooldown is expected. Readings were expected to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday.
Several cities that reached 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to reach the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather expected for the start of March.
