Los Angeles Battles Record-Breaking Heat Only Days After Major Winter Weather.

In the wake of torrential rains that caused flooding across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with abnormally warm temperatures for the end of February.

Record-Setting Readings

By Friday afternoon, the temperature reached 91°F (33°C) in the city center, according to weather officials. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in the previous year.

"Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on forecast graphics for the region.

Safety Advisories

Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance included:

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

A Sharp Weather Swing

This dramatic increase in mercury follows closely after a powerful storm system that pummeled the state recently. That storm brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, causing mudslide risks for many residents.

Unfortunately, the storm also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.

Weekend Outlook

Forecasters predict some relief is coming. Temperatures were expected to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by Friday night.

Several cities that hit ninety degrees included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to experience the upper eighties.

For the weekend, central LA can anticipate readings in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the week ahead.