Southern California Faces Unprecedented High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
After enduring torrential rains that led to inundation across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting unseasonably hot weather for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Readings
During the day Friday, the thermometer climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, per data from the National Weather Service. This breaks the previous daily record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on NWS graphics for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities stated that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This dramatic increase in mercury comes on the heels of a powerful winter storm that struck the region earlier in the week. That system brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, leading to mudslide risks for countless residents.
Tragically, the conditions also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests a cooldown will arrive. Readings were predicted to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by late Friday.
Additional areas that hit ninety degrees featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to see the high 80s.
In the coming days, downtown LA can anticipate readings in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the following week.
