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Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 8:41AM PDT until October 17

Affecting Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Santa Susana Mountains; Southern Ventura County Mountains; Northern Ventura County Mountains; Interstate 5 Corridor; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains; Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills

In effect until: Oct 16, 2026, 9:45 PM

Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Santa Susana Mountains; Southern Ventura County Mountains; Northern Ventura County Mountains; Interstate 5 Corridor; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains; Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills

Likely impact; effects through 9:45 PM.

Do not burn anything outdoors. Monitor official channels and be prepared to leave quickly if ordered.

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

.No changes from previous statement. Moderate to locally strong
Santa Ana winds will quickly develop on Thursday, peak Thursday
afternoon through Friday afternoon, then slowly weaken through the
weekend. Meanwhile, dry air will settle over the region 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 Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 8:41AM PDT until October 17

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