Winds Expected to Continue in Pasadena on Saturday

Fierce winds are expected to continue roaring in parts of the Southland Saturday. Pasadena is predicted to experience a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph this morning, decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon with wind gusts as high as 45 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

The NWS upgraded its high wind warning for the San Gabriel Valley until 3 p.m. Saturday, saying the strongest winds will be focused tonight near the foothills along the Interstate 210 corridor. NWS forecasters said they expect wind damage and power outages to occur.

Forecasters said the winds could be “strong and potentially damaging.”

“Daytime temperatures will warm to above seasonal normals for this time of year as offshore flow will remain in place through the period, but in wind-sheltered areas and the interior valleys, overnight low temperatures could get quite cold,” according to the NWS.

The advisories came with warnings that the high winds can blow around unsecured objects and make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Areas noted by the weather service for caution include the Golden State (5) and Antelope Valley (14) freeways.

In addition, tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, the weather service said.

Here’s a look at the NWS forecast in detail:

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.