Fire Weather Watch issued January 3 at 2:19PM PST until January 10 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

…FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR POTENTIAL STRONG NORTH TO NORTHEAST
WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF LOS ANGELES
AND VENTURA COUNTIES…

.While there is still some uncertainty in next week’s
wind event, the most likely outcome is for strong north to
northeast winds with an extended period of Red Flag conditions.
While the longer duration of strong winds is expected to be
focused across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, there is a 20-30
percent chance of shorter duration Red Flag conditions across
portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Due to
the potential for damaging winds, there will be an increased risk
for downed trees and powerlines, as well as power outages.

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Fire Weather Watch for potential strong north to northeast winds
and low relative humidity, which is in effect from late Tuesday
morning through Friday afternoon.

* WINDS…Most Likely Outcome–Strong north to northeast wind
event Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday evening with sustained
winds of 35 to 50 mph with damaging wind gusts of 55 to 80 mph.
Strongest winds likely in the mountains, foothills, and valleys.
Moderate north to northeast winds will likely persist Thursday
into Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…Most Likely Outcome–Humidities likely
falling to between 20 and 30 percent in many areas Tuesday
afternoon into night, then widespread 10 percent or less
Wednesday into Friday.

* IMPACTS…If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for
rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior which would threaten
life and property. There will be the potential for downed trees
and powerlines, as well as power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…While the most likely outcome is for a
strong north to northeast wind event (60% chance), there is
still a 30% chance of a moderate event, and a 10% chance of a
weak event.