The Brief
- A Red Flag Warning will be in effect across Los Angeles County from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday due to strong Santa Ana winds.
- The Los Angeles Fire Department is activating its Red Flag Parking Restriction Program at 6 a.m. Saturday, banning street parking in designated high-fire-hazard zones to ensure emergency vehicle access.
- Local officials are urging residents to prepare for potential utility power shutoffs, review evacuation plans, and secure outdoor items that could be blown away by strong winds.
LOS ANGELES – Brace for a blast of classic fall fire weather across Los Angeles this weekend. Dry Santa Ana winds are moving in, bringing gusty conditions and elevated wildfire danger.
Weekend forecast: Gusts up to 45 mph and very low humidity
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning taking effect from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Mountain areas will see wind gusts reaching 30 to 45 mph, with gusty conditions expected to sweep through valley and hillside communities. Paired with bone-dry humidity, any spark that catches could spread rapidly and trigger extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag parking restrictions: Where you can’t park Saturday
If you live in a hillside or designated high-fire-hazard area, check the curb before leaving your car on the street. The Los Angeles Fire Department is activating its Red Flag Parking Restriction Program starting at 6 a.m. Saturday for at least 24 hours.
Parking is prohibited along marked streets in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to make sure fire engines have clear access and neighborhood evacuation routes remain open. Vehicles parked along narrow roads, sharp curves, or hairpin turns risk being ticketed or towed.
What residents should watch for
Potential power outages: High winds can bring down tree limbs and utility equipment. Residents should also prepare for possible utility-directed Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) aimed at preventing downed wires from sparking blazes. Keep phones and devices charged.…