Los Angeles Battles Unprecedented High Temperatures Just Days Following Severe Winter Weather.
After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting abnormally high temperatures for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
On Friday midday, the mercury climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This exceeds the old record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities stated that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Shift
This dramatic increase in mercury comes on the heels of a intense storm system that battered the state last week. That event brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, causing flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict some relief is expected. Readings were forecast to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by overnight.
Additional areas that reached 90°F were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to see the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can see weather in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the start of March.
