Heatwave Lingers In Northridge, Chatsworth With 101 Degree Heat

NORTHRIDGE, CA — Heat warnings were extended throughout Los Angeles County Wednesday, delaying relief for Northridge and Chatsworth residents in the second recent heatwave.

The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings through 8 p.m. Wednesday — extended from Tuesday night — as the mercury hit 102 degrees at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Van Nuys, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills and Pasadena. It was also 99 in Burbank, 96 in Acton and 95 in Lancaster.

Excessive heat warnings were also extended from Tuesday at 8 p.m. to Wednesday at 8 p.m. for the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.

Northridge was expected to hit a high of 101 degrees Wednesday and Chatsworth 98, according to AccuWeather. Thursday would bring some relief, with Northridge coming down to 97 and Chatsworth 93. By Friday, Northridge would come down to the high 80s and Chatsworth 85.

The NWS also warned of elevated fire conditions through Wednesday due to the hot and dry weather, with the "potential for large vertical plume growth."

Wednesday's forecast is hot, but still cooler than the heatwave that tormented Los Angeles in late August, with temps hitting 108 in Northridge and 110 in parts of the region.

City News Service contributed to this report.