The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned residents of California of “life threatening” windstorm that could hit parts of the Golden State this week.
Why It Matters
The NWS warns that widespread, damaging winds and low humidity are likely to fuel rapid fire growth , leading to extreme fire behavior.
Red-flag warnings have been issued by the service into Thursday.
Which Areas Are Expected To Receive High Winds?
A post from NWS Los Angeles on X, formerly Twitter , said the windstorm would impact most of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The service added that areas that are not typically windy will be affected. The NWS said the area of greatest concern was for Highway 118 to 210 corridor from Simi Valley to Claremont.
When Is the Windstorm Expected To Hit Southern California?
The NWS said that the windstorm was expected Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning across Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Power outages were to be expected, it said.
The NWS added that the strongest wind areas will see widespread north-northeast wind gusts of 50 to 80 miles per hour, with isolated gusts of up to 80 to 100 mph in the mountains and foothills…