LA Faces Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week After Severe Winter Weather.
In the wake of significant rainfall that caused flooding across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unseasonably hot conditions for this time of year.
Record-Setting Readings
On Friday midday, the thermometer climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, according to meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on NWS charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
The weather service stated that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in heat follows closely after a intense storm system that struck the area last week. That event delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, leading to flash flood warnings for many residents.
Tragically, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead some relief will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by late Friday.
Additional areas that experienced the 90-degree mark included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to see the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can expect weather in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the following week.
