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. && $$ Kittell
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 258 AM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 CAZ354-355-358-362-370>372-374-232200- /O.CON.KLOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250123T2200Z/ Ventura County Beaches-Ventura County Inland Coast-Central Ventura County Valleys-Malibu Coast-Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area-Calabasas and Agoura Hills-Western San Fernando Valley-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys- Including the cities of Fillmore, Van Nuys, Malibu, Westlake Village, Moorpark, Malibu Lake, Northridge, Chatsworth, Newbury Park, East Ventura, Point Mugu, Ventura, Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Piru, Woodland Hills, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, Topanga, Oxnard, Pacific Palisades, and Simi Valley 258 AM PST Thu Jan 23 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible in the foothills. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and Western San Fernando Valley. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
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. $$