Southern California Battles Historic High Temperatures Just Days Following Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unseasonably hot temperatures for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the mercury soared to 91°F (33°C) in central LA, according to meteorologists. This exceeds the prior high for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on NWS charts for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Authorities issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in mercury follows closely after a powerful winter storm that struck the area earlier in the week. That event unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, leading to flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Tragically, the storm also caused a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict some relief is coming. The heat were predicted to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Several cities that experienced the 90-degree mark featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to reach the upper eighties.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can anticipate weather in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the week ahead.
