Heat Advisory Issued for Los Angeles as Spring-Like Weather Arrives

Los Angeles is bracing for a warm weekend with a Heat Advisory in effect from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM PDT on Sunday, March 8, 2026. While much of the country continues to experience lingering winter weather, Southern California is set to see temperatures climb to near 90°F.

Current Conditions and Forecast

As of 7:10 PM PST on March 7, 2026, the temperature at Los Angeles Downtown (FHMC1) is 63°F (17°C) with 26% humidity. Winds are coming from the North-Northwest at 4 mph. The dewpoint is 28°F (-2°C), and visibility is currently not available. The National Weather Service forecasts sunny conditions for Sunday, with a high near 90°F and North-Northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Extended Forecast

The warm weather is expected to continue into next week, though temperatures will moderate. Here’s a look at the extended forecast:

• Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 4am, otherwise increasing clouds, with a low around 55°F.
• Monday: Patchy fog before 10am, then gradual clearing, with a high near 73°F.
• Monday Night: Patchy fog after 10pm, otherwise mostly cloudy, with a low around 54°F.
• Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am, then partly sunny, with a high near 72°F.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53°F.
• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79°F.
• Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92°F.
• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89°F.

Severe Weather Elsewhere

While Los Angeles enjoys warmer temperatures, other parts of the country are still facing winter weather. The National Weather Service reports that areas of the Northeast and Midwest are under winter storm warnings and watches through Monday, March 9, with some areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches of snow. A frontal boundary is moving eastward, clearing most of the eastern seaboard by Sunday, but showers and thunderstorms, some severe, are expected along the Gulf Coast into early next week.

Flood Risk in the Central U.S.

AccuWeather warns of an escalating flood risk from Texas to the Ohio Valley through Sunday, March 8. Rainfall totals are forecast to range from 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts, potentially reaching up to 8 inches in some areas. This could lead to rapid small-stream and urban flooding.

Residents across the U.S. Are advised to stay informed about the latest weather updates and plan accordingly.