Southern California Faces Record-Breaking Heat Only Days After Severe Winter Storm.
Following a week of heavy downpours that led to inundation across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing unseasonably high conditions for the end of February.
Record-Setting Heat
During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, per data from meteorologists. This breaks the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on official graphics for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
An Extreme Shift
This dramatic increase in heat follows closely after a massive winter storm that battered the area recently. That event unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, causing mudslide risks for countless residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. The heat were forecast to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by overnight.
Other locales that reached 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to reach the upper eighties.
In the coming days, downtown LA can expect temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather likely for the start of March.
