Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

... Excessive heat warning remains in effect until 9 PM PDT
Sunday... 

* temperatures... 100-105 degrees across lower elevations. Night- 
  time temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees will be 
  common. 

* Impacts... the very high temperatures will create a dangerous 
  situation in which there is an increased threat of heat 
  related illnesses. Temperatures inside vehicles, even if the 
  windows are partially open, can quickly rise to life- 
  threatening levels. The extended heat wave will also bring 
  elevated fire danger through the weekend, with critical fire 
  weather conditions on Thursday. 

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

Never, ever, leave people or pets in enclosed vehicles, even for
a short period of time.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening.  Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency - call 911.

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening
for wind and low relative humidity for the interior Los Angeles
County mountains... 

* winds... southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Localized
  20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph over the interior foothills
  into the Antelope Valley.

* Relative humidity... minimums generally between 4 to 12 percent.
 
* Temperatures... maximums of 98 to 103 in the Lower Mountain 
  elevations and foothills and 85 to 95 in the higher elevations.

* Impacts... if fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for
  extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... .or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.



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