Heat Wave Bears Down on Pasadena

A potentially dangerous heat wave is set to scorch Southern California this week, with temperatures expected to peak on Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles.

The Western San Fernando Valley will be the first to feel the intense heat, with temperatures around Woodland Hills projected to reach 107 degrees Fahrenheit by Tuesday. 

Pasadena will be about 10 degrees cooler than that until Thursday when it will join the 100 Club and should peak out at about 102°.

Friday will drop but only slightly to 100°

The weather service warns that these conditions could pose significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, and check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning.

No rain is in the forecast, but a cooling trend is anticipated for next weekend, offering some relief from the intense heat.

Here is the latest forecast for Pasadena from the National Weather Service as of 3:44 a.m. Sunday morning:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Labor Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64.

Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67.

Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 69.

Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.