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Red Flag Warning issued January 8 at 8:17PM PST until January 10 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA...RED FLAG WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF LOS ANGELES ANDVENTURA COUNTIES UNTIL 6 PM FRIDAY....All Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) statements haveexpired. However, Red Flag Warnings remain in effect throughFriday evening for much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties dueto gusty offshore winds and low humidities. For tonight andThursday, north to northeast wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph will becommon across the typical Santa Ana wind locations, strongestacross the mountains and foothills. For Thursday night andFriday, winds will be slightly stronger, with gusts of 40 to 55mph, and isolated gusts up to 70 mph possible in favoredfoothills and peaks. Widespread humidity levels of 10 and 20percent are expected through Friday, with humidities locallydown to 5 percent at times.* WINDS...North to northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40to 50 mph through Thursday, then northeast winds 25 to 40 mphwith gusts to 50 to 60 mph Thurday night and Friday. There maybe isolated gusts to 70 mph in wind-prone areas Thursday nightand Friday.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 15 percent through Friday, and locallydown to 5 percent at times.* IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorablefor very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior,including long range spotting, which would threaten life andproperty. There will be a high risk for widespread downedtrees and powerlines, as well as widespread power outages.A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme cautionwith anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildlandinterfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaksout. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org forinformation.

National Weather Service

Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 10:40PM PST until January 10 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern San Fernando Valley,Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, SoutheasternVentura County Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura CountyInland Coast, and Western San Fernando Valley.* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Friday.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.

National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued January 8 at 5:31PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA* WHAT...The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issuedan air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution fromwildfire smoke.* WHERE....Santa Monica Mountains, the Los Angeles County Valleysincluding Calabasas and Agoura Hills, and the Los Angeles Countycoastal areas.* WHEN...Until 1159 PM PST Thursday evening.* IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungsand cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes,asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected,but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who arepregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors areat greater risk.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Levels of particle pollution can vary by timeand location depending on fire activity and local weatherconditions. To view current and forecasted air quality levels,visit the South Coast Air Quality Management District website ataqmd.gov or download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp.Additional details for this air quality alert may be available atwww.aqmd.gov/advisory.To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke:* Remain indoors with windows and doors closed* Avoid intense outdoor physical activity* Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier* If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well-fitting N-95 mask* Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outsideair if you have other methods to stay cool* Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense,grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment.

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