ORANGE COUNTY, CA — It’s been feeling more like late June than winter in Southern California, with weather forecasters saying afternoon temperatures could climb into the 90s in some SoCal communities Friday.

A high-pressure system will bring a warming trend to Southern California that started Thursday and peaks Friday as unseasonal heat bakes the region.

“It is becoming increasingly likely that the weather may be TOO nice in parts of Southern California,” the National Weather Service wrote on X. “Hazards include forgetting that it is February and general feelings of happiness.”

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Forecasters are predicting the temperatures to reach 89 degrees in Burbank, 92 degrees in Anaheim and Escondido, 90 degrees in Downtown Los Angeles, 86 degrees in San Diego, 90 degrees in Lake Elsinore and 90 degrees in Pasadena.

According to weather forecasters, temperatures are expected to be higher in San Diego County on Friday, where temperatures are expected to be up to 25 degrees above seasonal norms, with highs in the upper 90s in the low deserts.

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“It’s abnormally warm and will probably stay warm at least through the weekend before we actually cool down,” Weather Service Meteorologist Todd Hall told the Los Angeles Times.

According to the National Weather Service, several areas in SoCal could tie or break daily heat records.

“Burbank (86 in 1986), Woodland Hills (92 in 1986), Santa Maria (86 in 1932), Pasadena (86 in 2022), San Gabriel (89 in 2002), Ojai (88 in 2025) — may well see record heat today,” the NWS said in a statement.

“I will go on record and say this might be a little too warm,” KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said. “We don’t mind warm conditions when they come in late June, July and August — we’ve come to expect that. But to finish out the month of February with temperatures like that, it’s a little too early.”

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While a cooldown is expected next week, weather experts said there’s no sign of rain for the next couple of weeks.

The National Weather Service warned of an elevated risk of heat-related illness Friday, especially for children, older adults and anyone sensitive to warm temperatures.

NWS officials urged residents to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity outdoors during peak afternoon hours and never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.