Greg Doyle

ALT Hot next week, temperatures in the 80s to low 90s, that could cause heat stress for individuals without air conditioning, working outdoors, and those most sensitive to heat. Be sure to hydrate, wear light clothing, take frequent breaks, and shift outdoor activity away from the hottest time of day.

ALT Details Wednesday through Friday Rain Totals: 1.5-3.0 inches, with 3.0-6.0 inches mtns & hills Except SLO Co: 3.0-5.0 inches, with 5.0-10.0 inches mtns & hills Peak Rates: 0.50-1.00 inch/hr, occurring Thu & Thu Night. Confidence: Moderate Confidence.

ALT Most probable Precipitation Amounts for the next storm Wednesday through Friday. Early rainfall estimates indicate the storm to show rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches across the coast and valleys with up to 2 to 4 inches in the mountains for Los Angeles and Ventura County. For San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, 2 to 4 inches across coasts and valleys with 4 to 8 inches across mountains and foothills will be possible.

ALT Fire weather severity map of southwest California.

ALT Widespread damaging winds and low humidities will likely cause fire starts to rapidly grow in size with extreme fire behavior. Most of LA and Ventura Counties. Widespread damaging wind gusts 50-80 mph, Isolated 80-100 mph for mountains/foothills. Downed trees and power outages. Use extreme caution with any potential ignition sources. Stay alert to the forecast and follow instruction from emergency officials. Ready, Set, Go! Readyforwildfire.org

ALT National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA Red Flag Warning Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) The NWS issues a PDS Red Flag Warning for extremely rare and dangerous fire weather conditions, that have previously led to large and deadly wildfires. What does this mean? Criteria Extremely low humidity Damaging winds Very dry vegetation Issued rarely, only for most extreme events High risk of… Extreme fire behavior and very rapid growth Many downed trees Power outages and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) @NWSLosAngeles www.weather.gov/losangeles

ALT anemometer (wind gauge) spinning in the wind.

ALT Another heatwave is on the way for Saturday through next Wednesday, and possibly longer for the Antelope Valley. Highs away from the coast will be 100 to 110, with the interior coast and coastal valleys seeing highs 90-105 degrees. Plan accordingly for the heat. Stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during the warmest part of the day. Also, make sure to check on elderly neighbors and pets.

ALT Fire risk map of southwest california, highlighting interior areas and southwest Santa Barbara County.

ALT Southwest winds will be gusty over the Interior through Wednesday, leading to an increased risk for grass fires. Winds shift to the north Friday afternoon into the weekend bringing elevated fire weather conditions with gusts of 35 to 50 mph expected along with Sundowner winds for the Santa Barbara south coast. Reduce exposure to the heat, and stay hydrated. Look before locking vehicles for children, elderly and pets. Vehicles can become dangerously hot in a short period of time. Report any wildfires to authorities.

ALT Rainfall for southwest California.

ALT Next week, there is a growing potential for 1 to 2 storms Tuesday through Friday bringing a 90% chance of rain to the area. There is a 50% chance of a moderate storm with 1 to 3 inches of total rainfall, and a 10% chance of a major storm of 3 to 6+ inches. There is a potential for flooding, heavy snow above 6,000 feet, strong southerly winds, and large surf. Clear out rain gutters, consider having a backup plan for any outdoor activities, avoid flooded roads, and stay up to date with the current forecast for any changes.

ALT Bar Graphs showing rainfall probabilities for Southwest California next week from Tuesday November 14th to Friday November 17th. There is a 10% chance of no storm and a 30% chance of a weak storm of 0.10 to 1.00 inches of rain. There is a 50% chance of a moderate storm of 1 to 3 inches of rain and a 10% chance of a major storm bringing 3 to 6+ inches of rain to the area.

ALT Rain amount chances for the weekend.

ALT Temperature map for Saturday of southwest California

ALT Temperature map for Saturday of southwest California, well below normal

ALT Below normal temperatures are favored over most of the West in the 6-10 day outlook from September 22-26th.

ALT Below normal temperatures are favored over most of California and Nevada in the 8-14 day outlook from September 24-30th.