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Red Flag Warning 3, NWS Los Angeles, CA
NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this red flag warning at Sep 5, 2020, 10:05 AM PDT. It took effect at Sep 5, 2020, 6:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 52 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Sep 5, 2020, 10:05 AM PDT (17:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 5, 2020, 6:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Sep 7, 2020, 10:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 52 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Los Angeles, CA
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210 WWUS86 KLOX 051705 RFWLOX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1005 AM PDT Sat Sep 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 10 PM MONDAY EVENING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH 10 PM MONDAY EVENING FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... .Strong high pressure will bring a dangerous heat wave and low humidities to Southwest California through at least Labor Day. The very hot and unstable conditions will bring a significant threat of large plume dominated fires during this time. While winds will generally be light or terrain driven in most areas, gusty Sundowner winds across southern Santa Barbara county and gusty northerly winds in the Los Angeles and Ventura county mountains (especially near the Interstate 5 corridor) will likely bring critical fire weather conditions to these areas, resulting in the issuance of the Red Flag Warning. The critically dry fuels in these areas will result in a greater threat of fire ignitions as well as rapid fire growth. With an extremely hot air mass in place, the development of Sundowner winds will likely push temperatures even hotter across the south coast of Santa Barbara County and adjacent foothills, where temperatures of 95 to 107 degrees and humidities between 8 and 15 percent will be likely in the foothills and wind prone coastal areas. CAZ239-252-052300- /O.UPG.KLOX.FW.A.0002.200906T0100Z-200908T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.W.0003.200906T0100Z-200908T0500Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains- 1005 AM PDT Sat Sep 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty sundowner winds, low relative humidity, and very hot temperatures, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 10 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 mph tonight, increasing to 15 to 30 mph with local gusts up to 45 mph Sunday night and Monday night. Strongest winds western portions of the Santa Ynez mountains and western canyons and foothills of the Santa Barbara south coast. Winds will diminish during the daytime hours and become onshore each day across the coast and foothills. * Relative Humidity...8 to 15 percent in the mountains, foothills, and wind prone coastal areas. * Temperatures...Max temperatures 90 to 107 degrees each day through Monday, warmest in the foothills, lower mountains, and windy canyons. Hot temperatures into the 90s and lower 100's lingering through the nighttime hours during the sundowner winds. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity...very hot temperatures, and critically dry fuels can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ253-254-052300- /O.UPG.KLOX.FW.A.0002.200907T0100Z-200908T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.W.0003.200907T0100Z-200908T0500Z/ Ventura County Mountains / Los Padres National Forest- Los Angeles County Mountains / Angeles National Forest- 1005 AM PDT Sat Sep 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THE VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty north winds, low relative humidity, and very hot temperatures, which is in effect from 6 PM Sunday to 10 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...Northwest to north 15 to 30 mph with local gusts to 45 mph, strongest near the Interstate 5 corridor. * Relative Humidity...7 to 15 percent. * Temperatures...Very hot temperatures, with daytime highs of 100 to 110 degrees at lower elevations, and remaining in the 90s during the evening hours. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity...very hot temperatures, and critically dry fuels can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ Gomberg
6 follow-up statements
870 WWUS86 KLOX 052254 RFWLOX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 354 PM PDT Sat Sep 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 10 PM MONDAY EVENING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH 10 PM MONDAY EVENING FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... .Strong high pressure will continue to bring a dangerous heat wave and low humidities to Southwest California through at least Labor Day. The very hot and unstable conditions will bring a significant threat of large plume dominated fires during this time. Gusty Sundowner winds across southern Santa Barbara county and gusty northerly winds in the Los Angeles and Ventura county mountains (especially near the Interstate 5 corridor) will likely bring critical fire weather conditions to these areas, resulting in the issuance of the Red Flag Warning. The critically dry fuels in these areas will result in a greater threat of fire ignitions as well as rapid fire growth. With an extremely hot air mass in place, the development of Sundowner winds will likely push temperatures even hotter across the south coast of Santa Barbara County and adjacent foothills, where temperatures of 95 to 110 degrees and humidities between 8 and 15 percent will be likely in the foothills and wind prone coastal areas. CAZ239-252-061730- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.200906T0100Z-200908T0500Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains- 354 PM PDT Sat Sep 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... * Winds...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 mph tonight, increasing to 15 to 30 mph with local gusts up to 45 mph Sunday night and Monday night. Strongest winds western portions of the Santa Ynez mountains and western canyons and foothills of the Santa Barbara south coast. Winds will diminish during the daytime hours and become onshore each day across the coast and foothills. * Relative Humidity...8 to 15 percent in the mountains, foothills, and wind prone coastal areas. * Temperatures...Max temperatures 95 to 110 degrees each day through Monday, warmest in the foothills, lower mountains, and windy canyons. Hot temperatures into the 90s and lower 100's will linger through the nighttime hours during the sundowner winds. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity...very hot temperatures, and critically dry fuels can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. Prepare now and assemble your emergency kits. && $$ CAZ253-254-061730- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.200907T0100Z-200908T0500Z/ Ventura County Mountains / Los Padres National Forest- Los Angeles County Mountains / Angeles National Forest- 354 PM PDT Sat Sep 5 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THE VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... * Winds...Northwest to north 15 to 30 mph with local gusts to 45 mph, strongest near the Interstate 5 corridor. * Relative Humidity...7 to 15 percent. * Temperatures...Very hot temperatures, with daytime highs of 100 to 110 degrees at lower elevations, and remaining in the 90s to around 100 degrees during the evening hours. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity...very hot temperatures, and critically dry fuels can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. Prepare now and assemble your emergency kits. && $$ Gomberg
419 WWUS86 KLOX 061652 RFWLOX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 952 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM MONDAY EVENING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 10 PM MONDAY EVENING FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... .Strong high pressure will continue to bring a dangerous and record breaking heat wave with low humidities to Southwest California through at least Labor Day. Today will be the hottest day of the current heat wave with ALL-TIME record high temperatures expected at some locations. The very hot and unstable conditions will bring a significant threat of large plume dominated fires. Gusty Sundowner winds across southern Santa Barbara county and gusty northerly winds in the Los Angeles and Ventura county mountains (especially near the Interstate 5 corridor) will likely bring critical fire weather conditions to these areas, resulting in the Red Flag Warnings for these areas. The critically dry fuels will result in a greater threat of fire ignitions as well as rapid fire growth. With an extremely hot air mass in place, the Sundowner winds will maintain very hot temperatures of 100 to 107 degrees with humidities 8 to 15 percent through much of the night in the foothills and wind exposed canyons of the Santa Barbara south coast. CAZ239-252-062330- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200908T0500Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains- 952 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... * Winds...Northwest to north winds 15 to 30 mph with local gusts up to 45 mph tonight and Monday night. Strongest winds in the Santa Ynez mountains, as well as the foothills and canyons of the south coast. Winds will be lighter during the daytime hours and become onshore each day across the coast and foothills. * Relative Humidity...8 to 15 percent in the mountains, foothills, and wind prone coastal areas. * Temperatures...Record breaking maximum temperatures 95 to 112 degrees. Hottest temperatures today, especially foothills, lower mountains, and windy canyons. Very hot temperatures of 95 to 107 degrees will linger tonight in the foothills and wind exposed areas during the sundowner wind event. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity...very hot temperatures, and critically dry fuels can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. Prepare now and assemble your emergency kits. && $$ CAZ253-254-062330- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.200907T0100Z-200908T0500Z/ Ventura County Mountains / Los Padres National Forest- Los Angeles County Mountains / Angeles National Forest- 952 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THE VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... * Winds...Northwest to north 15 to 30 mph with local gusts to 45 mph tonight through Monday evening, strongest near the Interstate 5 corridor. * Relative Humidity...7 to 15 percent. * Temperatures...Very hot record breaking temperatures, with daytime highs of 100 to 113 degrees at lower elevations, and remaining in the 90s to around 100 degrees during the evening hours. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity...very hot temperatures, and critically dry fuels can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. Prepare now and assemble your emergency kits. && $$ Gomberg
419 WWUS86 KLOX 062328 RFWLOX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 428 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM MONDAY EVENING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COAST AND MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 10 PM MONDAY EVENING FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES LATE TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITIES... .Strong high pressure will continue to bring a dangerous and record breaking heat wave with low humidities to Southwest California through at least Labor Day. Today was the hottest day of the current heat wave with ALL-TIME record high temperatures observed at some locations. The very hot and unstable conditions will continue to bring a significant threat of large plume dominated fires. Gusty Sundowner winds across southern Santa Barbara county and gusty northerly winds in the Los Angeles and Ventura county mountains (especially near the Interstate 5 corridor) will likely bring critical Red Flag fire weather conditions to these areas. The critically dry fuels will result in a greater threat of fire ignitions as well as rapid fire growth. With an extremely hot air mass in place, the Sundowner winds will maintain very hot temperatures of 100 to 107 degrees with humidities 8 to 15 percent through much of the night in the foothills and wind exposed canyons of the Santa Barbara south coast. Gusty Santa Ana winds with very low humidities will bring the potential for Red Flag conditions to much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, resulting in the issuance of the Fire Weather Watch. Fuels after this historic heat wave will be at critical levels as we enter into the Santa Ana wind event. CAZ253-254-071730- /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200908T2200Z-200910T0300Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.200907T0100Z-200908T0500Z/ Ventura County Mountains / Los Padres National Forest- Los Angeles County Mountains / Angeles National Forest- 428 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THE VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Fire Weather Watch FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Winds...Northwest to north 15 to 30 mph with local gusts to 45 mph tonight through Monday evening, strongest near the Interstate 5 corridor. Northeast winds are expected to develop late Tuesday afternoon, peaking Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon when winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph will be possible. * Relative Humidity...7 to 15 percent through Tuesday night, falling to 5 to 10 percent on Wednesday. * Temperatures...Very hot record breaking temperatures, with daytime highs of 100 to 113 degrees at lower elevations, and remaining in the 90s to around 100 degrees during the evening hours. Temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees are expected on Wednesday. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ CAZ239-252-071730- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200908T0500Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains- 428 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... * Winds...Northwest to north winds 15 to 30 mph with local gusts up to 45 mph tonight and Monday night. Strongest winds in the Santa Ynez mountains, as well as the foothills and canyons of the south coast. Winds will be lighter during the daytime hours and become onshore each day across the coast and foothills. * Relative Humidity...8 to 15 percent in the mountains, foothills, and wind prone coastal areas. * Temperatures...Record breaking maximum temperatures 95 to 115 degrees. Hottest temperatures today, especially foothills, lower mountains, and windy canyons. Very hot temperatures of 100 to 107 degrees will linger tonight in the foothills and wind exposed areas during the sundowner wind event. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity...very hot temperatures, and critically dry fuels can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. Prepare now and assemble your emergency kits. && $$ CAZ244-245-288-547-548-071730- /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200908T2200Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys- Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley- Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- 428 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE VALLEYS OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Fire Weather Watch FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Winds...Northeast winds expected to develop by late Tuesday afternoon or evening, peaking late Tuesday night into early Wednesday afternoon when winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph will be possible. * Relative Humidity...Humidities in the teens and single digits. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that there is the potential for critical fire weather conditions. This in combination with critically dry fuels could create extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior && $$ CAZ240-241-071730- /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200909T1000Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- 428 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE LOS ANGELES COAST FROM MALIBU TO HOLLYWOOD HILLS AND THE VENTURA COUNTY COAST... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Fire Weather Watch FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * Winds...Northeast winds are expected to develop late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. Wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph are possible through early Wednesday afternoon. * Relative Humidity...Humidities in the teens and single digits. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that there is the potential for critical fire weather conditions. This in combination with critically dry fuels could create extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior. && $$ Gomberg
211 WWUS86 KLOX 071621 RFWLOX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 921 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COAST AND MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES LATE TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW HUMIDITIES... .Strong high pressure will continue to bring dangerous heat with low humidities to Southwest California through today. The very hot and unstable conditions will continue to bring a significant threat of large plume dominated fires. Gusty Sundowner winds across southern Santa Barbara county and gusty northerly winds in the Los Angeles and Ventura county mountains (especially near the Interstate 5 corridor) will likely bring critical Red Flag fire weather conditions to these areas. The critically dry fuels will result in a greater threat of fire ignitions as well as rapid fire growth. Gusty Santa Ana winds with very low humidities will bring the potential for Red Flag conditions to much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, resulting in the issuance of the Fire Weather Watch. Fuels after this historic heat wave will be at critical levels as we enter into the Santa Ana wind event. CAZ253-254-080030- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200908T0500Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200908T2200Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Mountains / Los Padres National Forest- Los Angeles County Mountains / Angeles National Forest- 921 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THE VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS... * Winds...Northwest to north 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph through this evening, strongest near the Interstate 5 corridor. In some areas, the northerly winds will switch to an onshore direction this afternoon. Northeast winds are expected to develop late Tuesday afternoon, peaking Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon when winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph will be possible. * Relative Humidity...7 to 15 percent through Tuesday night, falling to 5 to 10 percent on Wednesday. * Temperatures...Very hot temperatures today, with daytime highs of 100 to 111 at lower elevations. Temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees are expected on Wednesday. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ CAZ239-252-080030- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200908T0500Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains- 921 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... * Winds...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Strongest winds in the Santa Ynez mountains, as well as the foothills and canyons of the South Coast. The northerly winds will diminish later this morning and early this afternoon with weak onshore winds developing. However, the northerly winds will increase again late this afternoon and evening. * Relative Humidity...8 to 15 percent in the mountains, foothills, and wind prone coastal areas. * Temperatures...Very hot temperatures with foothills and lower mountains areas ranging between 104 and 114 today with 90s near the coast. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity...very hot temperatures, and critically dry fuels can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. Prepare now and assemble your emergency kits. && $$ CAZ244-245-288-547-548-080030- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200908T2200Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys- Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley- Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- 921 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE VALLEYS OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES... * Winds...Northeast winds expected to develop by late Tuesday afternoon or evening, peaking late Tuesday night into early Wednesday afternoon when winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph will be possible. * Relative Humidity...Humidities in the teens and single digits. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that there is the potential for critical fire weather conditions. This in combination with critically dry fuels could create extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior. && $$ CAZ240-241-080030- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200909T1000Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Coast- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- 921 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE LOS ANGELES COAST FROM MALIBU TO HOLLYWOOD HILLS AND THE VENTURA COUNTY COAST... * Winds...Northeast winds are expected to develop late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. Wind speeds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph are possible through early Wednesday afternoon. * Relative Humidity...Humidities in the teens and single digits. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that there is the potential for critical fire weather conditions. This in combination with critically dry fuels could create extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior. && $$ RAT
202 WWUS86 KLOX 072220 RFWLOX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 320 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COAST AND MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE COASTAL AREAS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY.. .Strong high pressure will continue to bring dangerous heat with low humidities to Southwest California through this evening. The very hot and unstable conditions will continue to bring a significant threat of large plume dominated fires. Gusty Sundowner winds across southern Santa Barbara county and gusty northerly winds in the Los Angeles and Ventura county mountains (especially near the Interstate 5 corridor) will likely bring critical Red Flag fire weather conditions to these areas. The critically dry fuels will result in a greater threat of fire ignitions as well as rapid fire growth. Gusty Santa Ana winds with very low humidities will bring widespread critical fire weather conditions to Ventura and Los Angeles counties on Tuesday and Wednesday. Fuels after this historic heat wave will be at critical levels as we enter into the Santa Ana wind event. CAZ253-254-080745- /O.UPG.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200908T2200Z-200910T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200908T1900Z-200910T0300Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200908T0500Z/ Ventura County Mountains / Los Padres National Forest- Los Angeles County Mountains / Angeles National Forest- 320 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THE VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES DUE TO SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... .The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from noon Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...Northwest to north 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph through this evening, strongest near the Interstate 5 corridor. For Tuesday and Wednesday, north to northeast winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Isolated gusts around 60 mph possible. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Temperatures...Very hot temperatures today, with daytime highs of 100 to 111 at lower elevations. Temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees are expected on Wednesday. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ244-245-288-547-548-080745- /O.UPG.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200908T2200Z-200910T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200908T1900Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys- Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley- Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- 320 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES DUE TO SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from noon Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...North to northeast winds expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with peak gusts between 40 and 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ240-080745- /O.UPG.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200909T1000Z-200910T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200909T1000Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Coast- 320 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR COASTAL AREAS OF VENTURA COUNTY DUE TO SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from 3 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...Northeast winds are expected to develop late Tuesday afternoon or evening and continuing through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with peak gusts around 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior 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. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ241-080745- /O.UPG.KLOX.FW.A.0003.200909T1000Z-200910T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200909T1000Z-200910T0300Z/ Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- 320 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE COASTAL AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FROM MALIBU TO THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS DUE TO SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from 3 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...North to northeast winds developing late Tuesday afternoon or evening from Malibu to the Hollywood Hills and continuing through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ246-080745- /O.NEW.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200908T1900Z-200910T0300Z/ Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- 320 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ... The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from noon Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Winds...North to northeast winds developing Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior 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. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ239-252-080500- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200908T0500Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains- 320 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... * Winds...Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph late this afternoon and evening. The strongest winds will occur through the Santa Ynez Range. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent in the mountains, foothills, and wind prone coastal areas. * Temperatures...Very hot temperatures with foothills and lower mountains areas ranging between 104 and 114 today with 90s near the coast. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity...very hot temperatures, and critically dry fuels can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. Prepare now and assemble your emergency kits. && $$ Thompson
669 WWUS86 KLOX 080509 RFWLOX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 1009 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE COASTAL AREAS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY.. .The Red Flag Warnings due to northerly winds for the mountains and Santa Barbara south coast have been allowed to expire as of 10 pm, as these winds will continue to slowly weaken overnight. Gusty Santa Ana winds with very low humidities will bring widespread critical fire weather conditions to Ventura and Los Angeles counties Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The strongest Santa Ana winds are expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Fuels after this historic heat wave will be at critical levels as we enter into the Santa Ana wind event. CAZ253-254-081730- /O.EXP.KLOX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200908T0500Z/ /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200908T1900Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Mountains / Los Padres National Forest- Los Angeles County Mountains / Angeles National Forest- 1009 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... * Winds...For Tuesday and Wednesday, north to northeast winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Isolated gusts around 60 mph possible. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Temperatures...Temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees are expected on Wednesday. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. In addition to the threat of a wind driven fire, there is a significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme fire behavior in areas where winds are lighter. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ239-252-080615- /O.EXP.KLOX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200908T0500Z/ Santa Barbara County South Coast-Santa Barbara County Mountains- 1009 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS AND SOUTH COAST DUE TO GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND VERY HOT TEMPERATURES... Locally breezy sundowner winds are expected to continue, slowly diminishing overnight. Widespread Red Flag conditions are no longer expected. $$ CAZ246-081730- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200908T1900Z-200910T0300Z/ Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area- 1009 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... * Winds...North to northeast winds developing Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior 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. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ244-245-288-547-548-081730- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200908T1900Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Interior Valleys-Ventura County Coastal Valleys- Santa Clarita Valley-Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley- Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley- 1009 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... * Winds...North to northeast winds expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with peak gusts between 40 and 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ240-081730- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200909T1000Z-200910T0300Z/ Ventura County Coast- 1009 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR COASTAL AREAS OF VENTURA COUNTY DUE TO GUSTY SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... * Winds...Northeast winds are expected to develop late Tuesday afternoon or evening and continuing through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with peak gusts around 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior 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. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ CAZ241-081730- /O.CON.KLOX.FW.W.0004.200909T1000Z-200910T0300Z/ Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- 1009 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE COASTAL AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FROM MALIBU TO THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS DUE TO SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ... * Winds...North to northeast winds developing late Tuesday afternoon or evening from Malibu to the Hollywood Hills and continuing through Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent with poor overnight recovery. * Impacts...If fire ignition occurs, conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread, long range spotting, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential fire ignition sources. && $$ Gomberg/RAT
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Los Angeles, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at Sep 5, 9:12 AM PDT, 53 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 5, 9:12 AM PDT, 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
912 AM PDT Sat Sep 5 2020
.SYNOPSIS...05/226 AM.
Very hot temperatures will persist across the region through early
next week with record high temperatures expected today and Sunday.
Overnight lows will also be quite warm so there is a high risk of
heat illness. There is a chance of Santa Ana winds on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
&&
.SHORT TERM (TDY-MON)...05/911 AM.
A super-strong H5 high over NV and UT today (601 dm) will drift
back into NV for Sun and weaken slightly to 599 dm. By Mon the
upper level high will move into CA and weaken some more to around
592 dm in the afternoon. Southwestern CA will be under the
southern and swrn portion of the upper level high thru the period,
with H5 heights of around 596-598 dm today and 597-599 dm for
Sun, then fall to about 592 dm by late Mon afternoon. A broad E-SE
flow aloft will prevail thru Sun then turn more northerly for
Mon. Some mid level moisture should move into the area this
weekend with a few altocu at times, otherwise any monsoonal
moisture will be minimal.
The dangerous heat wave will peak today and Sunday across
southwestern CA. Temps at sunrise this morning were already in the
upper 80s to lower 90s over many foothill locations, which is
reflective in the morning soundings with surface-based inversions at
both VBG and LAX, and temps from 92 to 94 deg at the top of the
inversion between about 2200 and 2700 ft. 950 mb temps still on
track to top out in the 35-40 deg C range this afternoon, with
thicknesses in the 587-590 dm range. In addition, gradients at 15Z
were offshore to the N and E (-2.4 mb LAX-DAG and -2.3 mb LAX-BFL).
The LAX-DAG gradient was 1.5 mb more offshore at 15Z than the
operational NAM was predicting. These gradients may stay offshore
most of the day, even to the E. All this will lead to extremely hot
temperatures across the region today, with near all-time highs
possible for some areas, such as the San Fernando and San Gabriel
Vlys. Excessively hot temps will even affect inland areas of the
coastal plain today. Widespread temps in the 105-115 degree range is
expected for the inland coastal plain, vlys, lower mtns and
deserts, with the very hottest locations in the western San
Fernando Vly possibly reaching near 120 degrees. These highs will
be 15-25 degrees above seasonal norms.
Overnight lows tonight will also be exceptionally warm for many
areas. Most coast and vlys will be 10-20 deg above normal while the
foothills and mtns should be about 15-30 deg above normal. The NAM
was forecasting at 950 mb offshore flow and temps in the 35-38
deg range tonight, with some breezy foothills and lower mtns
likely not dropping below 90 degrees. The vlys will likely be in
the upper 70s to low 80s, with coastal areas expected to fall only
into the 70s for many areas. This will only lead to further heat
stress.
Little change can be expected for Sunday, with widespread 950 mb
temps 35-40 deg C and thicknesses even higher at around 588-591 dm.
Also, NAM fcst LAX-DAG gradient at 12Z is -1.8 mb, which may be
under-forecasted. Widespread highs in the 105-115 degree range will
occur again, with the very hottest locations topping out near 120
degrees. SLO/SBA Counties will warm several more degrees for Sun,
with Paso Robles possibly reaching 116 degrees which would exceed
their all-time hi of 115.
Onshore flow will increase some Sun night into Mon. Lows Sun night
will continue to be much above normal, with cooler temps expected
Mon, but still excessively hot for many areas away from the
immediate coast. Widespread highs Mon will be in the 100-112
degree range for inland areas.
It cannot be stressed enough that is is a very dangerous and life-
threatening heat wave, and among the hottest we have seen in many
years. People are urged to use common sense, keep well-hydrated
and stay out of the heat and in air-conditioned locations as much
as possible. The Excessive Heat Warning continues thru Mon across
the region. Please see the latest Non-Precipitation Weather
Message (LAXNPWLOX) for further details.
Otherwise, mostly clear skies will cover the region today thru Mon,
altho scattered mid-level will move into the region from the SE from
time-to-time, and a few afternoon cu may develop over the higher
mtns of L.A. County.
In addition, gusty north sundowner winds can be expected each
evening through Mon for southern SBA County. These winds combined
with 950 mb temps 36-39 deg C will bring hot temps to the area
during the evening hours thru Sun, possibly to 100 degrees even
down to the coast. Gusty NW winds will also be possible in the
L.A/VTU County mtns Sun evening and Mon evening, with very warm
temps and low humidities. The gusty winds, warm temps and low
humidities will likely bring critical fire weather conditions to
the area at times. Please see the fire weather discussion below
for more details.
.LONG TERM (TUE-FRI)...05/316 AM.
It looks like there will be another round of north winds Monday
night, but this time the strongest winds will be focused through
the I-5 corridor where a low end wind advisory may be needed.
Moderate onshore flow will develop Tuesday as an east Pacific high
builds in. Hgts will continue to fall as the upper high weakens
and elongates. 591 DaM hgts and the moderate onshore flow will
combine to drop max temps another 4 to 8 degrees with 10 degree
drops common across the Central Coast. Despite this cooling max
temps will be 6 to 12 degrees above normal.
Both the EC and GFS agree that a powerful trof will move out of
the Canadian prairie and skirt along the eastern flank of the
Rockies. Strong Sfc high pressure will build in in its wake and
this will result in 6 to 7 MB of easterly offshore flow Wednesday
along with a little cold air advection. This will result in a
Santa Ana wind event that will begin in the mtns Tue evening and
spread to coast by early Wed morning. Like with most Santa Anas
the interior will cool a few degrees while the vlys will warm and
the coasts will warm even more. These winds will bring very low
humidities and critical fire weather conditions.
The offshore flow weakens but does not reverse Thursday morning.
There will be some canyon winds but nothing too much. Temperature
trends will reverse and the interior will warm some while the
coasts and vlys see a reduction in max temps.
A stronger sea breeze due to increased onshore flow will bring
even more cooling to the coasts and vlys Friday while the
interiors sees little change in temps. Despite the cooling max
temps will end up 6 to 12 degrees above normal with triple digit
temps likely in the warmest vly locations.
&&
.AVIATION...05/1234Z.
At 12Z at KLAX there was no marine layer. There was a surface
based inversion up to 2200 feet at 36 C.
High confidence in TAFs. There is a 20 percent chc of LIFR conds
at KSMX through 16Z.
KLAX...High confidence in TAF. Any east wind component will be
under 4 kt.
KBUR...High confidence in CAVU TAF.
&&
.MARINE...05/233 AM.
High confidence in Small Craft Advisory (SCA) winds persisting
from the Central Coast to San Nicolas Island through Monday night,
with a 30 percent chance of touching Gale Force on Monday. These
winds could bleed into the western half of the Santa Barbara
Channel each evening. There is also a 40 percent chance of low end
SCA west winds over the inner waters from Santa Barbara to San
Pedro this afternoon and evening. These winds will generate
widespread short period seas everywhere.
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...04/442 PM.
Strong high pressure will bring a dangerous heat wave and
low humidities to Southwest California through at least Labor Day.
This heat wave will likely be hotter and more widespread than the
recent heat wave two weeks ago, which helped fuel several fires
including the Lake Fire. High temperatures away from the beaches
will vary from 100 to 115 degrees, with isolated temperatures up
to 118 degrees in the warmest valleys over the weekend. The
hottest days for much of the area are expected to be Saturday and
Sunday, which coincides with the days of weak offshore flow
during the morning hours. Temperatures will remain warm at night
over the weekend adding to the heat stress and fire weather
concerns, with many areas remaining in the 70s to lower 80s, with
mid 80s to lower 90s in the foothills. Minimum humidities between
5 and 20 percent will be common across many areas away from the
beaches. The very hot and unstable conditions will bring a
significant threat of large plume dominated fires with extreme
fire behavior across the region through Labor Day, resulting in
elevated to brief critical fire weather conditions across all of
Southwest California.
While winds will generally be light or terrain driven in most
areas, Sundowner wind gusts between 25 and 40 mph are likely
Saturday night, and locally up to 45 mph Sunday and Monday nights.
Similar northerly winds are also expected across the I-5 corridor
on Sunday night and Monday night. With an extremely hot air mass
in place, the development of Sundowner winds over the weekend into
Monday will likely push temperatures even hotter across the South
Coast of Santa Barbara County and adjacent foothills, where
temperatures over 100 degrees and humidities between 8 and 15
percent will be possible. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for
the mountains and Santa Barbara south coast due to the combination
of gusty northerly winds, low humidities, very hot temperatures,
and critically dry fuels. Slight cooling is expected across
portions of the coast by Monday (other than southern Santa Barbara
county), with more widespread cooling by Tuesday. There is
increasing confidence that our first Santa Ana wind event of the
season will impact portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
Tuesday into Wednesday night, bringing a potential of single
digit humidities. As a result, critical Red Flag fire weather
conditions will be possible across portions of Los Angeles and
Ventura counties by Tuesday or Wednesday. Long range computer
models showing the potential for a LAX-Daggett gradient of around
-6 mb or greater for Wednesday morning which is very rare for
early September.
&&
.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 8 PM PDT Monday for
zones 34>38-44>46-51>54-59-88-547. (See LAXNPWLOX).
Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 8 PM PDT Sunday for
zones 39>41-87. (See LAXNPWLOX).
Fire Weather Watch in effect from 6 PM PDT this evening
through Monday evening for zones 239-252. (See LAXRFWLOX).
Fire Weather Watch in effect from Sunday evening through
Monday evening for zones 253-254. (See LAXRFWLOX).
PZ...Small Craft Advisory in effect until 3 AM PDT Monday for
zones 670-673-676. (See LAXMWWLOX).
&&
.HAZARD POTENTIAL OUTLOOK (MON-FRI).
Widespread dangerously hot conditions are likely to continue
Monday, with increased risk for heat related illnesses for most
people. Gusty northerly winds and dry conditions will lead to
elevated or near critical fire weather conditions at times. Strong
and gusty Santa Ana winds will be possible Tuesday night and
Wednesday.
&&
PUBLIC...Sirard/Rorke
AVIATION...Stewart
MARINE...Kittell/Stewart
FIRE...Gomberg
SYNOPSIS...Stewart
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