ALT Peak wind gusts speeds of 50 to 70 mph for coasts and valleys. 60 to 100 mph for mountains and foothills. Areas of concern for the particularly dangerous situation Red Flag Warning. San Gabriel/I5 Corridor. San Gabriel Valley North of 210 (including La Canada Flintridge, Altadena, etc). Oat Mountain. Western San Fernando Valley (esp. Highways 118/210 corridors from Porter Ranch to San Fernando). Calabasas/Agoura Hills. Santa Susana Mountains. Valleys (esp. Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Paula, South Mountain). Ventura County Mountains. Western Santa Monica Mountains. Ventura County Coastal Plain (esp. hills above Camarillo/Oxnard/Ventura/Point Mugu).

ALT Red Flag Warnings are in effect for Portions of So. Cal. until Wed evening. Certain areas of L.A. and Ventura county will be under Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warnings from Tue 4 am PST until noon Wed. Areas included in the PDS are the Western San Gabriels and I5 Corridor, Santa Susana Mountains, Ventura County Valleys (especially Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Paula, South Mountain), Southern Ventura County Mountains, Western Santa Monicas, Northern San Fernando Valley (especially Highways 118/210 corridors from Porter Ranch to San Fernando), and Ventura County Coast (mainly hills above Camarillo/Oxnard westward to Ventura). Have multiple ways to receive evacuation info, do NOT do anything that could spark a fire, and visit www.fire.ca.gov/prepare to develop a wildfire action plan. Winds may be weaker than last event, though still strong enough to potentially cause explosive fire growth. Wind gusts of 45-70 miles per hour, locally damaging, with 8-15% humidities.

ALT Widespread damaging winds and low humidities will likely cause fire starts to rapidly grow in size with extreme fire behavior. Most of LA and Ventura Counties. Widespread damaging wind gusts 50-80 mph, Isolated 80-100 mph for mountains/foothills. Downed trees and power outages. Use extreme caution with any potential ignition sources. Stay alert to the forecast and follow instruction from emergency officials. Ready, Set, Go! Readyforwildfire.org

ALT Strong winds are expected over southwest california Tuesday January 7th through Wednesday January 8th. Potential impacts include... Many downed trees, which could fall on cars and buildings. Many power outages, which could last for several hours or days. Dangerous sea conditions off the LA and Orange County Coasts, including Catalina Island. Dangerous Fire Weather situation, with a high probability of fire ignition sources and rapid spread. Knocked over big rigs, motorhomes, and trailers with hazardous road conditions and swerving vehicles. Significant airport delays and turbulence, including KLAX, KBUR, KLGB. Here's what you can do to prepare... NOW is the time to act. Secure any loose objects, Adjust travel plans in the Tue through Wed timeframe, Charge necessary electronic and light devices, Fill up generators, and Park cars away from trees. When winds start: stay away from trees and windows & use extreme caution with anything that can spark a fire.

ALT Don't underestimate Strong Wind. The safest place is inside, in an interior room, and away from windows. Prepare your home by trimming trees repairing loose siding/shutters, and securing loose items.

ALT Potential Damaging Mountain Wave Activity and Windstorm. LA & Ventura Counties will see N-NE wind Gusts of 50-80 mph, and Isolated gusts of 80-100 mph Strongest in the mountains & foothills. Mountain waves can surface strongest winds anywhere. Greatest concern for Highway 118 to 210 corridor from Simi Valley to Claremont Peak period 12pm Tue to 12pm Wed. Plan now for: Many downed trees and power outages, Localized damage to structures & vehicles Big rigs, trailers, motorhomes knocked over. This is the could be the strongest north winds since Nov/Dec 2011 event. Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo Counties, N-NE Gusts 20-40 mph. Isolated 40-50 mph. Strongest in the mountains and hills.

ALT Areas under a High Wind Warning include the majority of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Areas under Wind Advisories include the Antelope Valley, Ojai Valley, Lake Casitas area, Ventura County inland coast/coast, and the Santa Barbara Mountains and eastern Santa Ynez Range.

ALT A Life Threatening and destructive windstorm is expected Tuesday Afternoon through Wednesday morning for much of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The areas of greatest concern include: Highways 118/210 corridors, the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica Mountains & Foothills, the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys,. As well as the following cities: Pasadena, Burbank, San Fernando, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Simi Valley, Sylmar, Porter Ranch, Altadena, La Crescenta, and Malibu.