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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1029 AM PST Sat Jan 4 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR POTENTIAL STRONG/DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHEAST
WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF LOS ANGELES AND 
VENTURA COUNTIES...

.While there is still some uncertainty in next week's wind event,
the most likely outcome is for strong/damaging north to northeast
winds with an extended period of Red Flag conditions. While the 
longer duration of strong winds is expected to be focused across 
Los Angeles and Ventura counties, there is a 20-30 percent chance 
of shorter duration Red Flag conditions across portions of Santa 
Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Due to the potential for 
damaging winds, there will be an increased risk for downed trees 
and powerlines, as well as power outages.

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Santa Clarita Valley-Ventura County Beaches-
Ventura County Inland Coast-Central Ventura County Valleys-
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-Southeastern Ventura County Valleys-
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-
Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley-
1029 AM PST Sat Jan 4 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR POTENTIAL STRONG/DAMAGING NORTH TO 
NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF LOS ANGELES 
AND VENTURA COUNTIES...

* WINDS...Most Likely Outcome-Strong north to northeast wind event
  Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday night with sustained winds of
  35 to 50 mph and damaging wind gusts of 55 to 80 mph or greater.
  Strongest winds likely in the mountains, foothills, and  
  valleys. Moderate north to northeast winds will likely persist 
  Thursday into Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Most Likely Outcome-Humidities likely
  falling to between 20 and 30 percent in many areas by early
  Tuesday afternoon into night, then widespread 15 percent or less
  potentially Tuesday night into Friday. There is also a chance of
  localized single digit humidities by Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for
  rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, including long
  range spotting, which would threaten life and property. There 
  will be the potential for downed trees and powerlines, as well 
  as power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the most likely outcome is for a
  strong/damaging north to northeast wind event (60% chance), 
  there is still a 30% chance of a moderate event, and a 10% 
  chance of a weak event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are likely to occur in the coming days. Residents near wildland
interfaces should prepare now on what to do if a wildfire breaks
out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for
information..

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