Los Angeles, CA – High fire danger will return to Southern California as the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a Red Flag Warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties beginning Monday morning. The warning will remain in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday, with extreme fire weather conditions anticipated.
According to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard office, strong Santa Ana winds will develop early Monday, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph, particularly Monday night and Tuesday morning. Coupled with drastically low humidity levels between 5 and 15 percent, these conditions heighten the risk of rapid fire spread.
The affected areas include the Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County valleys, and San Fernando Valley, as well as the eastern Santa Monica Mountains. A Fire Weather Watch is also in place from Tuesday night through Thursday evening, with continued gusty winds and critically low humidity expected.
Residents near wildland areas are urged to exercise extreme caution with anything that could spark a fire. Precautionary measures include preparing for potential evacuations and staying informed through resources like readyforwildfire.org.
The NWS warns that these conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior, threatening life and property. Dry weather is projected to persist through Friday, with multiple rounds of enhanced offshore winds likely.
Authorities advise staying updated on local alerts and preparing emergency plans in case conditions worsen.