Weather alerts in California

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Winds will weaken through the evening. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

What to do: Secure outdoor objects. Avoid parking vehicles under trees. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Have a plan in place for possible power outages.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL SIERRA, NORTH KINGS RIVER, SEQUOIA KINGS, LAKE ISABELLA, TEHACHAPI AREA, AND FORT TEJON... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 592 Central Sierra. Fire weather zone 593 North Kings River. Fire weather zone 594 Sequoia Kings. Fire weather zone 595 Lake Isabella. Elevations from 4,000 feet and above. * TIMING...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity between 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph, locally up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until noon PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

...HIGH RISK FOR RAPID FIRE GROWTH AND EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR WITH ANY NEW FIRE STARTS THROUGH SATURDAY, DUE TO MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds have peaked today then will slowly weaken tonight through Saturday. The gusty offshore winds combined with very warm and dry conditions will maintain Red Flag Warnings for most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties through Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Santa Susana Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Western Antelope Valley Foothills and Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills. * TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...Northeast to east 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph tonight, lowering to 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph on Saturday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimums of 10 to 25 percent common. Poor overnight recoveries. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property.

What to do: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for information.

...HIGH RISK FOR RAPID FIRE GROWTH AND EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR WITH ANY NEW FIRE STARTS THROUGH SATURDAY, DUE TO MODERATE TO LOCALLY STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds have peaked today then will slowly weaken tonight through Saturday. The gusty offshore winds combined with very warm and dry conditions will maintain Red Flag Warnings for most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties through Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Lake Casitas, Ojai Valley, Central Ventura County Valleys, Malibu Coast, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Western San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys and Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley. * TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...Northeast to east 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph tonight, lowering to 15 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph on Saturday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimums of 8 to 15 percent common. Poor overnight recoveries in the foothills and wind prone areas. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property.

What to do: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for information.

* WHAT...Easterly winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. Strongest below the San Gorgonio Pass. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles.

What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...For eastern portions of the valleys, northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. For the western valleys, more localized wind gusts 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...San Diego County Valleys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles.

What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Central Lassen County in northern California... * Until 745 PM PDT. * At 647 PM PDT, an area of blowing dust was located near Standish, or 20 miles northwest of Herlong, and was stationary. HAZARD...Less than two miles visibility. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * Locations impacted include... Susanville, Standish, Janesville, Susanville Municipal Airport, Honey Lake and Wendel.

What to do: Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways impacted include US Highway 395, and State Routes 14, 58, and 178.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95. For the Wind Advisory, northeast to east winds 15 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until noon PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Moderate to locally major HeatRisk. Those sensitive to heat may be impacted.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

What to do: Secure outdoor objects. Avoid parking vehicles under trees. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Have a plan in place for possible power outages.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Clarita Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Southern Ventura County Mountains, and Western San Fernando Valley. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected today with weaker winds tonight and Saturday.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 55 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95 expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected today with weaker winds tonight and Saturday.

What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local officials may have additional guidance.

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to the mid 90s expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas and San Diego County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase during hot temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will be in the high 60s to low 70s.

What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95. For the Wind Advisory, northeast to east winds 15 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until noon PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Moderate to locally major HeatRisk. Those sensitive to heat may be impacted.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 55 mph expected. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95 expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected today with weaker winds tonight and Saturday.

What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local officials may have additional guidance.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 95 expected. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Hills, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, and Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. In the event of a nearby wildfire, smoke may increase heat and physical stress. If smoke impacts your area; 1) Have a cooling plan in place as smoke could limit your ability to cool your home through open windows and 2) If you have air conditioning, set on air recirculation within the home to avoid smoke exposure. Local officials may have additional guidance.

* WHAT...An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...3 AM Saturday through 9 PM Sunday. * IMPACTS...Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.

What to do: Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in the areas of San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, and Laguna Niguel. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 4 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

What to do: To protect your health, if you smell or see smoke: * Remain indoors with windows and doors closed * Avoid intense outdoor physical activity * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well- fitting N-95 mask * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment For the latest air quality forecasts and information, visit the website at aqmd.gov.