Encino Heat Advisory: 105 Degree Temperatures Expected

ENCINO, CA — The National Weather Service is urging area residents to prepare for a heatwave from Thursday through Saturday. Temperatures in Encino are expected to reach 102 on Thursday, and 105 on Friday and Saturday. NWS said there is also an elevated danger for wildfire.

"Dangerously hot conditions are possible, especially away from the coast, Thursday through Saturday as strong high pressure builds over the region," the NWS said. "The hottest day is expected to be Friday, when many valley locations will see temperatures above 100 degrees."

The warning advises people who work outside to schedule breaks in the shade or air-conditioning whenever possible. The NWS also issued a reminder not to leave children, pets or the elderly inside locked cars, even with the windows down, as interior temperatures can quickly rise to fatal levels.

A heat advisory is in place until 9 p.m. Saturday for the San Gabriel, San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys; the San Gabriel and Santa Monica mountains, and inland Orange County. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a separate heat alert through Monday in Antelope Valley, on top of locations mentioned by the NWS.

Thursday forecasts include 99 degrees in Pasadena, 102 in Saugus, 104 in Woodlands, and 105 in Palmdale and Lancaster. Burbank is expected to reach 98 degrees, and San Gabriel is expected to reach 95 degrees.

City News Service and Kenan Draughorne contributed to this report.