Los Angeles Battles Unprecedented High Temperatures Only Days After Severe Winter Storm.
In the wake of significant rainfall that led to inundation across parts of the city, LA is now seeing unseasonably high conditions for late February.
All-Time High Temperatures
On Friday midday, the mercury soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by weather officials. This breaks the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Authorities issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in mercury arrives just after a massive storm system that struck the state last week. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to evacuation orders for countless residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead cooler conditions will arrive. Readings were expected to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday.
Several cities that hit the 90-degree mark were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to see the upper eighties.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can expect readings in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the start of March.