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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
219 PM PST Fri Jan 3 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR POTENTIAL STRONG 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 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-
219 PM PST Fri Jan 3 2025

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

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Fire Weather Watch for potential strong north to northeast winds 
and low relative humidity, which is in effect from late Tuesday 
morning through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS...Most Likely Outcome--Strong north to northeast wind
  event Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday evening with sustained
  winds of 35 to 50 mph with damaging wind gusts of 55 to 80 mph.
  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 Tuesday
  afternoon into night, then widespread 10 percent or less
  Wednesday into Friday. 

* IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for
  rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior 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 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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