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Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 11:14 PM Aug. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot daytime conditions with high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees expected, and warm overnight conditions. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance that an advisory or warning will be needed on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 3:56 PM Aug. 23, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR AN UNSEASONABLY HOT AND UNSTABLE AIR MASS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR FROM VERTICAL PLUME GROWTH, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, LOCALLY GUSTY WINDS, ISOLATED DRY LIGHTNING STRIKES, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS OF LOS ANGELES, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES... * TEMPERATURES...Unseasonably hot conditions with high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees, producing unseasonably unstable conditions, with deep mixing heights of 12,000 to 18,000 feet. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity 12 to 25 percent, except 25 to 40 percent across higher mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms at times will be capable of producing dry lightning fire starts as well as strong downburst/outflow winds gusting to 30 to 50 mph. * WINDS...Outside of thunderstorms, southwest winds of 10 to 20 mph gusting to 20 to 30 mph are expected, strongest in the afternoon hours and in the San Gabriel Mountains and Antelope Valley foothills. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth, which could threaten life and property. Be aware of sudden re-direction of fires in response to passing outflow boundaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the dangerous threat for plume dominated fires and dry lightning strikes will likely continue through at least Monday, the threat will decrease some after today. As such, unless expected conditions change drastically, this Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire this evening with no plans on extending. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that fire-weather conditions could potentially become favorable for the development of extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for more information. &&
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