Red flag warning issued due to Santa Ana winds and climbing temperatures

Дата публикации: 14-10-2026 07:57:23

A red flag warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles County as a fall cooldown gives way to a late-week warmup accompanied by Santa Ana winds.
The high fire danger warning for the Malibu coast and Santa Monica Mountains will be in effect from 6 a.m. Wednesday until 10 p.m. Friday due to strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity and high temperatures. The red flag warning extends to the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita and the Ventura County mountains.
Expect wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph with isolated gusts up to 60 mph in coastal hills and 70 mph in mountain areas. Temperatures will reached the upper 80s and 90s with low humidity.
The conditions increase the possibility of rapidly spreading brush fires.
“By tomorrow, temperatures jump by about 10 degrees,” said NBC4 meteorologist Belen De Leon. “A reminder that the summer has been brutal for us where we’ve had heat wave after heat wave. Imagine what that’s doing to our brush. If any fires start out there, they could quickly spread.”
The wind timeline forecasts calm conditions Wednesday with breezes in the mountains and canyons. Winds ramp up Thursday morning with gusts up to 20 and 30 mph in typical Santa Ana wind-prone locations.
“The winds get even stronger during the afternoon,” De Leon said.
On Friday, winds remain strong before a lull Friday evening.
After a short stretch of cool weather ends, our first Santa Ana Wind event of the season has prompted Red Flag Warnings & Fire Weather Watches for much of Southwest California due to gusty winds, low humidities, and hot temperatures. These conditions peak Thursday-Friday. https://t.co/dM6BuVsF3N— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) October 13, 2026
Malibu city officials urged residents to prepare for potential wildfires, evacuations, power and traffic signal outages, downed trees and power lines, hazardous driving conditions and roadway debris.
Southern California Edison has notified the city of potential public safety power shutoffs affecting the Cuthbert, Galahad, Maguire and Merlin circuits in central and western Malibu. Residents are urged to check to see if their address will be subject to potential outages and monitor SCE notifications.
Preparing for high fire danger
The following information was provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department and Office of Emergency Management.
Know your zone and evacuation plan. Find your evacuation zone at protect.genasys.com or by downloading the Genasys mobile app.
Identify more than one route out of your neighborhood, a place to go and transportation for everyone in your household. Include pets and service animals.
Keep your vehicle fueled or charged and know how to open your garage door during a power outage.
Residents in a high-risk fire zone should have supplies, including water and daily medication, and important personal items, packed and ready to go.
Understand evacuation instructions. An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life or property: prepare to leave. People who need extra time or assistance, and those evacuating large animals, should leave when a warning is issued. An evacuation order means there is an immediate threat: leave immediately. If you feel unsafe or see a fire threatening your area, do not wait for an official alert to leave.
Use more than one source of information. Register for Alert LA County and your city’s emergency notification system. Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone, keep devices and backup batteries charged, and keep alert sounds audible overnight. Third-party resources such as Watch Duty can also be reliable sources of information in the event of an emergency and also provide critical updates in the event of a fire.
Have a battery-powered radio available in case electricity, cellular service or internet access is disrupted. Check lacounty.gov/emergency for incident information and evacuation updates.
Plan for assistance and medical needs. Older adults, people with disabilities and anyone who needs help evacuating should coordinate now with family, caregivers or neighbors. Pack medications, essential documents, medical supplies and mobility aids. If you rely on electrically powered medical equipment or refrigerated medication, discuss a backup plan with your provider before an outage occurs.
Prepare for power outages. Sign up for your utility’s outage and Public Safety Power Shutoff notifications. Have flashlights, batteries, drinking water and essential supplies ready. Use generators outdoors, away from doors and windows, and never indoors or in a garage. Stay away from downed power lines and call 911 to report an immediate hazard.
Have your Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan in place. Avoid activities that could produce sparks near dry vegetation during critical fire weather. Follow local fire restrictions, secure loose outdoor items and review the Fire Department’s Ready! Set! Go! program for additional guidance.
Please refrain from parking on narrow roads, sharp curves, hairpin turns, and key intersection areas where parked vehicles can block access for emergency responders and trap residents during an evacuation.
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