By City News Service
Dec 23, 2020
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Santa Ana winds made a return to the Southland today, combining with low humidity levels to create dangerous fire conditions that are expected to continue into Thursday.
A red flag warning of severe wildfire threat took effect at 8 a.m. for the Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles County Mountains, the Angeles National Forest, the coastal region stretching into downtown Los Angeles and the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys. The warning will remain in place until noon Thursday.
“Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected to increase rapidly across Los Angeles and Ventura counties earlier Wednesday morning, then peak in strength Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night when wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph are expected across wind-favored areas, according to the National Weather Service. “Humidity levels are expected to fall to around 15% by mid-morning Wednesday in downslope areas, with widespread drying down to 3 to
UpdatedTue, Dec 22, 2020 at 5:51 pm PT
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NORTHRIDGE, CA A fire weather watch is going into effect in Northridge and Chatsworth from 8 a.m. Wednesday through 3 p.m. Thursday, along with much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
The Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles County Mountains, the Angeles National Forest, the coastal region stretching into downtown Los Angeles and the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.
The National Weather service said that gusty winds of 50-60 mph in the mountains and gusts of up to 55 mph on the coast, combined with low humidity rates, are creating dangerous fire conditions. Relative humidity is expected to drop to around 15 percent by late Wednesday morning, and fall to 3 to 10 percent into Thursday.
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Whenever high winds are forecast, Southern California Edison customers in affected areas could potentially have their power temporarily turned off as part of an effort to prevent energized electrical lines damaged by gusts that could possibly spark wildfires.
Customers can check to see if they are facing a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff by visiting the utility s website.
Ayayay! Santa Anas are back and it s going to be a windy Wednesday. A red flag warning will be in effect through Thursday. Fires could rapidly spread with these conditions. Also expect dangerous crosswinds on the roads and downed trees & power lines. @NBCLA#todayinlapic.twitter.com/HS87rpQwyj Belen De Leon (@BelenNBCLA) December 23, 2020
Fire Danger, Santa Ana Winds Expected Wednesday Syndicated Local – CBS Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Increased fire danger is expected as Santa Ana winds return to the Southland Wednesday, continuing into Thursday.
A red flag warning of severe wildfire threats will start at 8 a.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday for the Angeles National Forest, the coastal region stretching into downtown Los Angeles and the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Los Angeles County Mountains.
“Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected to increase rapidly across Los Angeles and Ventura counties earlier Wednesday morning, then peak in strength Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night when wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph are expected across wind-favored areas,” according to the National Weather Service. “Humidity levels are expected to fall to around 15 percent by mid-morning Wednesday in downslope areas, with widespread drying down