Southern California Faces Unprecedented Heat Only Days Following Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with abnormally high temperatures for this time of year.
All-Time High Temperatures
On Friday midday, the temperature climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, according to weather officials. This breaks the previous daily record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on forecast graphics for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Authorities stated that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Shift
This sudden spike in heat follows closely after a massive winter storm that struck the region recently. That storm delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, causing evacuation orders for countless residents.
Sadly, the storm also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead a cooldown will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by late Friday.
Additional areas that experienced the 90-degree mark featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to experience the upper eighties.
For the weekend, central LA can see weather in the 80s, with cooler weather likely for the week ahead.
