ActonAstro Weather

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 70 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa
Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14
Corridor, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Secure outdoor objects.

Avoid parking vehicles under trees.

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

Have a plan in place for possible power outages.

...HIGH RISK FOR RAPID FIRE GROWTH AND EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR WITH
ANY NEW FIRE STARTS THROUGH SATURDAY, DUE TO MODERATE TO LOCALLY
STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

.Updates include adding the following areas to the previous Red
Flag Warnings - Ojai, Casitas, and the Santa Lucia Mountains.
Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds will peak around Friday then
slowly weaken through the weekend. Meanwhile, dry air will persist
and dry out any effects of the recent rains. Red Flag Warnings
are in effect for most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
Thursday through Saturday, and for interior Santa Barbara and San
Luis Obispo Counties for Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Northeast to east 20 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 70
mph, strongest through Friday afternoon when isolated gusts of
70 to 90 mph are possible.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimums of 10 to 25 percent common.

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

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.

...HIGH RISK FOR RAPID FIRE GROWTH AND EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR WITH
ANY NEW FIRE STARTS THROUGH SATURDAY, DUE TO MODERATE TO LOCALLY
STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

.Updates include adding the following areas to the previous Red
Flag Warnings - Ojai, Casitas, and the Santa Lucia Mountains.
Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds will peak around Friday then
slowly weaken through the weekend. Meanwhile, dry air will persist
and dry out any effects of the recent rains. Red Flag Warnings
are in effect for most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
Thursday through Saturday, and for interior Santa Barbara and San
Luis Obispo Counties for Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Most valleys and coasts of Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Northeast to east 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55
mph. Isolated gusts to 65 mph possible. Strongest Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimums of 8 to 15 percent common.

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

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.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts of 35 to 55 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures
up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal areas of southwest California

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Friday. For the Heat
Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Saturday.

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

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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

In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and
physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan
in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through
open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air
recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local
officials may have additional guidance.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal areas of southwest California

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and
physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan
in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through
open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air
recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local
officials may have additional guidance.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts of 35 to 55 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures
up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal areas of southwest California

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Friday. For the Heat
Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Saturday.

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

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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

In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and
physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan
in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through
open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air
recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local
officials may have additional guidance.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys,
Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains
Recreational Area, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Clarita
Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Southern Ventura
County Mountains, and Western San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.

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

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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

In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and
physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan
in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through
open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air
recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local
officials may have additional guidance.