Los Angeles, California – A dangerous combination of gusty winds and soaring temperatures is putting much of Southern California on alert through early next week, with firefighters warning of abnormally elevated fire weather and triple-digit heat expected to impact the region’s major population centers and foothill communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, fire danger will remain critical through Monday as strong west-to-north winds sweep across interior valleys and the southern Santa Barbara County mountains. Residents from Ventura and Los Angeles to the Central Coast are urged to secure outdoor items and avoid any activities that could spark a wildfire, especially with steep, dry hillsides primed for rapid fire growth.
Maximum temperatures from Wednesday through Saturday are expected to surge well above 100°F in many inland areas, with some valleys and deserts reaching 105°F or hotter. Utility companies may urge energy conservation and warn of possible power interruptions during peak usage hours. Health officials remind everyone to limit time outdoors, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets…