Red Flag Warning for Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Santa Susana Mountains
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NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect until 3 PM PDT today for extreme heat, instability, gusty winds and low humidities.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southern California
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. Effective from August 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM PDT until August 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT. Alert type code: FWW.
Affected Areas
Santa Susana Mountains and Eastern San Gabriel Mountains (fire zones CAZ375 and CAZ380). Also referenced for dry lightning potential across San Luis Obispo County.
What You Should Do
Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out.
Expected Conditions
High temperatures 96 to 106 across lower elevations and 85 to 95 in higher mountains. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 20 to 30 mph. Minimum relative humidities 12 to 25 percent. Deep mixing heights of 12,000 to 18,000 feet. 10-25 percent chance of thunderstorms with risk of dry lightning.
Timeline
Warning remains in effect through 3 PM PDT on August 28, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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