LA Battles Unprecedented High Temperatures Only One Week After Severe Winter Weather.
After enduring torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting unusually warm conditions for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Heat
On Friday midday, the thermometer soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This breaks the old record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official maps for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Authorities stated that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Shift
This sharp rise in heat follows closely after a intense winter storm that pummeled the state recently. That event unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, triggering flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict a cooldown is expected. Readings were forecast to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Several cities that reached 90°F featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to see the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can expect readings in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the week ahead.
