Southern California Battles Historic Heat Only One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
In the wake of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unusually warm temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
On Friday midday, the thermometer reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, according to meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on forecast charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Shift
This sudden spike in heat arrives just after a powerful winter storm that battered the region earlier in the week. That event unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, triggering mudslide risks for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also triggered a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead cooler conditions is expected. Readings were expected to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by Friday night.
Several cities that experienced the 90-degree mark featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to see the high eighties.
For the weekend, central Los Angeles can anticipate readings in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the following week.