Southern California Battles Historic High Temperatures Only Days After Severe Winter Storm.
Following a week of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unseasonably high weather for this time of year.
All-Time High Temperatures
On Friday midday, the mercury reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, according to meteorologists. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on NWS charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Shift
This sharp rise in mercury follows closely after a massive winter storm that struck the region earlier in the week. That event unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, triggering mudslide risks for countless residents.
Sadly, the storm also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Weekend Outlook
Looking ahead cooler conditions will arrive. Readings were expected to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by Friday night.
Several cities that reached 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to see the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can expect temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the week ahead.
