Los Angeles Experiences Historic Heat Just Days Following Severe Winter Weather.

Following a week of torrential rains that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unusually high temperatures for late February.

Record-Shattering Readings

On Friday midday, the temperature climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, per data from weather officials. This breaks the old record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.

"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on forecast maps for the region.

Public Health Warnings

Forecasters cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations featured:

• Drinking plenty of fluids.
• Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
• Never leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.

An Extreme Reversal

This sharp rise in temperature follows closely after a intense storm system that struck the state earlier in the week. That event unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, causing evacuation orders for countless residents.

Tragically, the storm also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.

Forecast Ahead

Forecasters predict some relief will arrive. The heat were predicted to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by late Friday.

Several cities that hit ninety degrees included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to reach the high 80s.

Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can expect readings in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the following week.