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Dangerous air quality & fire weather in Ventura Thursday, abrupt change this weekend

January 23, 2025 6:25 am Mackenzie Lake

More Santa Ana winds arrive Thursday. These winds enhance early in morning with gusts near 50mph. This will bring toxic air, smoke, ash and air… Continue Reading

Heat peaks Thursday, dangerous winds

January 22, 2025 2:59 pm Evan Vega

Temperatures will rise to about 15-20 degrees above normal - into the 70s and 80s across the region Thursday. The northeast Santa Ana winds will… Continue Reading

Temperatures soar above average Wednesday, tracking winds & rain into the weekend

January 22, 2025 7:42 am Mackenzie Lake

Expect extremely dry conditions the next few days with warming temperatures Wednesday and Thursday. Sunshine and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s… Continue Reading

Warming up Wednesday, Santa Ana winds

January 21, 2025 2:57 pm Evan Vega

Temperatures rise across the region Wednesday as we head toward a toasty Thursday. Santa Ana winds increase Wednesday night into Thursday… Continue Reading

Weather whiplash this week: Santa Ana winds Tuesday, rain over the weekend

January 21, 2025 6:04 am Mackenzie Lake

Wind reports show gusts near 88mph in high elevations yesterday, Santa Ana winds hold strong Tuesday morning. Expect to run into issues on the road… Continue Reading

Santa Ana winds Tuesday, warm days ahead

January 20, 2025 3:16 pm Evan Vega

Another Santa Ana wind event is bringing strong winds to Ventura County Tuesday with multiple fire weather alerts. Temperatures will rise each day… Continue Reading

Dangerous & destructive winds Monday, tracking extreme fire weather conditions

January 20, 2025 7:45 am Mackenzie Lake

Winds accelerate in Ventura County by daybreak Monday, strongest gusts projected from noon until midday Tuesday. The National Weather Service has now… Continue Reading

More wind and Red Flag conditions ahead, Monday January 20th forecast

January 19, 2025 4:02 pm Shawn Quien

Another cool and cloudy day for most areas as the onshore flow keeps us under a steady ocean breeze. This is excellent news for fire fighting… Continue Reading

More wind ahead, Sunday January 19th forecast

January 18, 2025 4:04 pm Shawn Quien

A very much anticipated and welcome break from the offshore winds continues with humidities rising and temperatures staying very cool. We expect to… Continue Reading

Cool & cloudy Saturday, Santa Ana wind preps

January 17, 2025 2:58 pm Evan Vega

Cooler weather is expected across the Central Coast on Saturday: in the 50s-60s with some areas seeing low clouds. A freeze warning goes in effect… Continue Reading

National Weather Service Meteorologist explains what a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” or “PDS” is

January 17, 2025 10:41 am Christa Kurkjian

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The National Weather Service issued Weather Alerts regularly — ranging from watches, warnings or advisories before or during… Continue Reading

Cooling trend begins Friday, Tracking more Santa Ana winds next week

January 17, 2025 4:27 am Mackenzie Lake

Low clouds and fog have formed off the coast in areas north of Point Conception, visibility may be reduced early Friday morning. Its a bone-chilling… Continue Reading

Fog returns Friday, cool weekend forecast

January 16, 2025 3:14 pm Evan Vega

Onshore flow returned Thursday and temperatures will cool further on Friday. I am tracking a 5+ degree drop in some parts of the Central… Continue Reading

Winds diminish Thursday, get out and enjoy

January 16, 2025 4:35 am Mackenzie Lake

Winds have finally died down, Red Flag Warnings have expired and a mild weather pattern arrives Thursday. Temperatures in the early morning are… Continue Reading

Wind relief Thursday, cooling trend

January 15, 2025 2:40 pm Evan Vega

Northeast winds will continue Wednesday night through Thursday morning, but a dramatic shift to calmer conditions and onshore flow arrives Thursday… Continue Reading

Last day of Santa Ana winds Wednesday, a mild and cooler weekend ahead

January 15, 2025 5:59 am Mackenzie Lake

A Freeze Warning is in effect for most areas north of Point Conception. Expect early morning temperatures to dip close to 25 degrees. Bundle up… Continue Reading

Winds uptick Wednesday, wind warning downgraded

January 14, 2025 2:48 pm Evan Vega

Wind gusts will pick up stronger on Wednesday though they are looking less dangerous than what was forecasted by national meteorologists on… Continue Reading

Damaging & dangerous winds Tuesday, tracking critical fire weather conditions

January 14, 2025 6:10 am Mackenzie Lake

Our next extreme Santa Ana wind event cranks up Tuesday, while this event is not as historic as last week, it will still be damaging and more focused… Continue Reading

Santa Anas return Tuesday, extreme fire weather

January 13, 2025 2:51 pm Evan Vega

Strong offshore flow will remain through Wednesday with dangerously strong north-easterly wind gusts to return in Ventura and Los Angeles counties -… Continue Reading

Fire Weather concerns Monday, tracking extreme winds Tuesday

January 13, 2025 6:33 am Mackenzie Lake

The next round of dangerous and damaging Santa Ana winds arrive Monday. For areas north of Ventura, the first half of our day will be pleasant with… Continue Reading