———11:15 a.m. Update———
Due to the extreme fire weather conditions and worsening winds the National Weather Service has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Statement. If you are within the areas highlighted, (Mainly Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley)
Take extreme caution.
Extreme fire danger will continue thru Wed. PDS Red Flag Warnings are for the extreme of the extreme fire weather scenarios. In other words, this setup is about as bad as it gets. Stay aware of your surroundings. Be prepared to evacuate. Avoid anything that can spark a fire.#cawx pic.twitter.com/JedMNHvygB
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) January 13, 2025
———Original Article ———
Good morning Central Coast!
As we kick off the day layers are the name of the game, grab that extra layer ahead of heading outside. Some temps are in the low 20s and even some teens have been recorded this morning.
The big story today is the return of strong winds to the LA Basin as well as the region. Another strong Santa Ana wind event is elevating fire weather danger once again.
Unfortunately, we are once again facing dangerous and potentially life-threatening winds across the region. Another Strong Santa Ana/Offshore wind event is shaping up. Currently winds over 50 mph are widespread across much of Ventura County and northern LA County. The biggest difference between this and what we saw last week is that this brings the Extreme Fire Danger risk much closer to the Central Coast and includes almost all of Ventura County.
There are Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Warnings in place through Wednesday for the interiors of San Luis Obispo and well as Santa Barbara Counties, plus much of SoCal.
With these conditions fires that break out will be erratic and nearly impossible to get under control, additionally embers can travel up to a half mile on the winds.
The winds and low humidities are prompting fire weather warnings once again for much of the region, that includes the interiors of both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
Temps today will be warm, staying 5-10 degrees above normal across the board.
Highs will stay warm through the week, even seeing 70s in many communities through Friday. Into the extended forecast there is a slight cool down into the weekend but the dry pattern will continue though the foreseeable future.
Have a wonderful day Central Coast!
