Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 8 Miles SW Westlake Village CA

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
214 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 10 AM PST FOR MOST
OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES FOR EXTREMELY LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY AND PERIODS OF GUSTY OFFSHORE WINDS...

.Dangerous fire weather conditions will persist through Friday as
fuels remain extremely dry fuels and ready to burn, with Thursday
the period of greatest concern. Any fire that starts can grow
fast and out of control. Red Flag Warnings have been extended
through 10am Friday.

Northeast winds will strengthen and expand either tonight or
Thursday morning, with winds peaking on Thursday. Peak wind gusts
of 35 to 50 mph will be common over much of Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties, with local gusts of 50 to 65 mph in the favored
mountains. Meanwhile, extremely low humidities will persist with
minimums under 10 percent over much of the area and poor overnight
recoveries. While the winds will gradually weaken and shrink in
coverage Thursday Night through Friday morning, pockets of gusty
winds and widespread extremely dry conditions will maintain Red
Flag Warning conditions through Friday morning.

CAZ288-354-355-358-362-371>374-231800-
/O.EXT.KLOX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250124T1800Z/
Santa Clarita Valley-Ventura County Beaches-
Ventura County Inland Coast-Central Ventura County Valleys-
Malibu Coast-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-
Western San Fernando Valley-Eastern San Fernando Valley-
Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
214 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY...

* WINDS...Northeast winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts
  to 50 mph by Thursday, then gradually decrease Thursday Night
  into Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Daily minimums of 2 to 10 percent common
  with very poor to minimal overnight recoveries.

* IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable
  for extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth, which would
  threaten life and property.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme caution
with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland
interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks
out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for
information.

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Kittell




Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
258 AM PST Thu Jan 23 2025

CAZ354-355-358-362-370>372-374-232200-
/O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250123T2200Z/
Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland Coast-Central
Ventura County Valleys-Malibu Coast-Eastern Santa Monica
Mountains Recreational Area-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western
San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
Including the cities of Fillmore, Van Nuys, Malibu, Westlake
Village, Moorpark, Malibu Lake, Northridge, Chatsworth, Newbury
Park, East Ventura, Point Mugu, Ventura, Camarillo, Port Hueneme,
Piru, Woodland Hills, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, Topanga,
Oxnard, Pacific Palisades, and Simi Valley
258 AM PST Thu Jan 23 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible in the foothills.

* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County
  Valleys, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu
  Coast, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Ventura County
  Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and Western San Fernando
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

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Air Quality Alert

CAZ088-362-369>373-378-379-240200-
Santa Clarita Valley-Malibu Coast-
Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-
Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-
Eastern San Fernando Valley-Interstate 5 Corridor-
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor-
Including the cities of Lake Castaic, Newhall, Santa Clarita,
Valencia, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Malibu Bowl, Topanga,
Westlake Village, Malibu Lake, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys,
Chatsworth, Burbank, Universal City, Glendale, Sunland,
La Canada Flintridge, Tejon Pass, Gorman, Pyramid Lake, Acton,
Warm Springs, and Mill Creek
318 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS DUE TO
WILDFIRE SMOKE AND WINDBLOWN DUST AND ASH...

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
  increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke and
  windblown dust and ash.

* WHERE...Wildfire smoke is expected to most heavily impact the San
  Gabriel Mountains, the I-5 Corridor near Castaic Lake, and Santa
  Clarita. Other areas that may also be impacted include the San
  Fernando Valley and coastal areas including Malibu and Pacific
  Palisades. Windblown ash is expected southwest of the Palisades and
  Eaton impact zones. Winds may also disperse ash from the Hurst,
  Kenneth, Line, Airport, and Bridge fire burn scars. Levels of
  particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire
  activity, emissions and local weather conditions.

* WHEN...Wildfire smoke until 10 PM Thursday. Windblown dust and ash
  7 AM through 6 PM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs
  and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes,
  asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected,
  but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who
  are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors
  are at greater risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke:

* Remain indoors with windows and doors closed
* Avoid intense outdoor physical activity
* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier
* If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well-
  fitting N-95 mask
* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside
  air if you have other methods to stay cool
* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles,
  incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Cleaning up ash can be harmful for your health. See California
Department of Public Health Guidelines for the safe cleanup of ash at
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Wildfire%20Pages/Safe-
Cleanup-of-Ash.aspx.

In the South Coast Air Basin, to view current and forecasted air
quality levels, visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District
website at aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at
www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. Additional details for this air quality alert
may be available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory.

In Antelope Valley, to view current and forecasted air quality
levels, visit the antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
website at www.avaqmd.ca.gov.

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