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Updated:October 15, 2026 7:30 am PDT

High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Ventura County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 11:38am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 8:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Santa Susana Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 70 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa
Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14
Corridor, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Information:
Secure outdoor objects.

Avoid parking vehicles under trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Have a plan in place for possible power outages.
Red Flag Warning RED FLAG WARNING  
Ventura County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 9:54pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 10/16 10:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Santa Susana Mountains - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains - Interstate 5 Corridor - Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor - Eastern San Gabriel Mountains - Western Antelope Valley Foothills - Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills
 
Alert Details:
...HIGH RISK FOR EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR WITH ANY NEW FIRE STARTS
THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY DUE TO MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG SANTA
ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

.Moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds will quickly develop
on Thursday, peak Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon,
then slowly weaken through the weekend. Meanwhile, dry air will
settle over the region and dry out any effects of the recent
rains. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for most of Los Angeles
and Ventura Counties Thursday through Saturday, and for interior
Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties for Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational
Area, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Santa
Susana Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Northern
Ventura County Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Western San
Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor, Eastern San Gabriel
Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills and Eastern
Antelope Valley Foothills.

* TIMING...From 6 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Northeast to east 20 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 70
mph, strongest Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimums of 8 to 20 percent common.

* IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable
for extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and
property.

Information:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. 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
information.
Red Flag Warning RED FLAG WARNING  
Ventura County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 9:54pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 10/16 10:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Clarita Valley - Ventura County Beaches - Ventura County Inland Coast - Central Ventura County Valleys - Malibu Coast - Calabasas and Agoura Hills - Western San Fernando Valley - Eastern San Fernando Valley - Southeastern Ventura County Valleys - Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
 
Alert Details:
...HIGH RISK FOR EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR WITH ANY NEW FIRE STARTS
THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY DUE TO MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG SANTA
ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

.Moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds will quickly develop
on Thursday, peak Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon,
then slowly weaken through the weekend. Meanwhile, dry air will
settle over the region and dry out any effects of the recent
rains. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for most of Los Angeles
and Ventura Counties Thursday through Saturday, and for interior
Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties for Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County Beaches,
Ventura County Inland Coast, Central Ventura County Valleys,
Malibu Coast, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Western San Fernando
Valley, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Southeastern Ventura
County Valleys and Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley.

* TIMING...From 6 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Northeast to east 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55
mph. Isolated gusts to 65 mph possible. Strongest Thursday
afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimums of 8 to 15 percent common.

* IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable
for extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and
property.

Information:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. 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
information.
Heat Advisory HEAT ADVISORY  
Ventura County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 11:38am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 8:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Ventura County Beaches - Ventura County Inland Coast - Malibu Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts of 35 to 55 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures
up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County
Inland Coast.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT
Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and
physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan
in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through
open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air
recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local
officials may have additional guidance.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Ventura County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 11:38am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 8:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Ventura County Beaches - Ventura County Inland Coast - Malibu Coast
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts of 35 to 55 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures
up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County
Inland Coast.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT
Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and
physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan
in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through
open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air
recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local
officials may have additional guidance.
Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Ventura County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 11:38am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 8:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Santa Clarita Valley - Central Ventura County Valleys - Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area - Calabasas and Agoura Hills - Western San Fernando Valley - Eastern San Fernando Valley - Southeastern Ventura County Valleys - Southern Ventura County Mountains - Northern Ventura County Mountains
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys,
Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains
Recreational Area, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Clarita
Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Southern Ventura
County Mountains, and Western San Fernando Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and
physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan
in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through
open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air
recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local
officials may have additional guidance.
Beach Hazards Statement BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT  
Ventura County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 12:27pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 7:30 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 10/14 9:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Ventura County Beaches - Malibu Coast - Los Angeles County Beaches
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Minor tidal overflow during times of high tides,
dangerous rip currents, and elevated surf.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of sea water is likely around high
tide at low-lying beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with
normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is possible. The
risk for significant damage is very low. There is an increased
risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and
surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflow during morning high
tide of 6.4 feet.

Information:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or
stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly
in such conditions, stay off the rocks.