LA Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week After Major Winter Storm.
Following a week of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing unseasonably hot weather for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Readings
By Friday afternoon, the mercury soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, according to meteorologists. This breaks the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on NWS maps for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Authorities stated that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.
An Extreme Shift
This dramatic increase in heat comes on the heels of a powerful storm system that pummeled the state last week. That event brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, causing mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead a cooldown is expected. Temperatures were forecast to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by overnight.
Other locales that reached ninety degrees were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to reach the upper eighties.
In the coming days, downtown LA can anticipate readings in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the week ahead.
