Los Angeles Faces Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week Following Severe Winter Storm.
Following a week of torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing unusually high temperatures for this time of year.
Record-Setting Readings
During the day Friday, the temperature soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, per data from meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on forecast charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
Authorities issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in temperature follows closely after a intense storm system that struck the area earlier in the week. That system unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, triggering flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Sadly, the conditions also triggered a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests cooler conditions will arrive. The heat were expected to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by late Friday.
Several cities that reached 90°F included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to experience the high 80s.
For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the eighties, with cooler weather expected for the following week.
