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With our Thanksgiving-week weather forecast calling for high temps and Santa Ana winds we're also finding that our air is full of "ash and dust from areas burned by recent wildfires [which] is being blown across Los Angeles County," according to CBS2.

Metro is using their new blog the right way--with timely updates. From today: "The Gold Line is currently shut down between Highland Park and Southwest Museum stations. At about 1:15 p.m. an umbrella from a neighboring residence blew onto city power lines above train tracks, creating a potentially dangrous situation for the trains beneath. DWP, Fire Department and Metro officials are on the scene. Metro riders are advised to use either Metro bus lines 81 or 83 or to take the Gold Line to either Highland Park or Southwest Museum station and board buses that are shuttling passengers between the two stations. We’ll be posting updates as they occur." UPDATE: Trains are running on a single track, expect 10-15 min delays this afternoon, says the LA Times.

Northridge: 1, 476There have been multiple reports of damage to buildings and due to fallen trees all over the city. At about 7 last night a tree fell onto the Pilgrim Community Church in South Los Angeles and as a result the "building has been red-tagged," reports abc7, noting that a tree fell onto a parked car at Burbank Boulevard and Topanga Canyon as well, and another in Long Beach. "In Pacoima, a camper broke the fall of a tree, and a Jack in the Box sign flew off at Sherman Way and Coldwater Canyon in North Hollywood."

The wind yesterday afternoon came in strong, running amok through Southland streets, making a mess of palm fronds and zapping the power our for tens of thousands.

The National Weather Service says those hot temperatures from yesterday are just so... yesterday. A high wind warning will go into effect at 11 a.m., lasting 24-hours and bringing in nippier temperatures through tomorrow before they pick up again Thursday. In some areas of L.A. County, gusts of wind today could get up to 70 miles per hour. Temperatures in the immediate Los Angeles area today are expected to see highs in the high 60s to mid 70s. So wrap up in a scarf and don't forget your sandals.

Thanks to a marine layer over the coastal areas, beach neighborhoods should experience lower to mid 70s today. However, other parts of the region will not be spared with downtown hitting an expected high of 90 and the valleys soaring into triple digits today, according to the National Weather Service. "The whole [San Fernando] Valley will be around 100 to 105," explained Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist, over the phone.

A number of fires may be burning in Ventura County and in the Inland Empire, but the Station and Morris Fires are still causing concern for health officials. No, it's not the spread of fire or smoke this time; rather, it's ash blown by the arriving Santa Ana winds.

Earlier today, Norco officials were optimistic that the La Sierra Fire would be out by now. However, the fire is currently 50 percent contained and has burned through some 175 acres, according to numerous media reports. It began in Norco near the city of Riverside. "What we didn't see before were the driving winds," explained Bill Peters of CalFire to ABC7. "The driving winds are really what create the catoshpric fires in Southern California." Three other smaller fires--located in Riverside, Redlands and Temecula--also broke out this afternoon.

Although tomorrow afternoon we officially usher in fall, we're about to be swept up in another heat wave, this time complete with hot, dry Santa Ana winds. Not only does that mean we will be uncomfortably hot for another stretch of time, but also the risk for wildfires is dramatically higher. "Fire crews across Southern California will be on alert as a red flag warning goes into effect at midnight," explains abc7.com.

Officials announced this morning to take heed of the smoke pouring into the Los Angeles basin from the Morris Fire in the Angeles National Forest, but the LA Times finds that it could be sticking around throughout the hot weekend. While a lack of wind is helping firefighters battle the blaze in San Gabriel Canyon north of Azusa, it is also hindering it from blowing away.

At least 20 homes have been lost and three Ventura County firefighters were injured yesterday in the Jesusita Fire that began Monday afternoon in the hills of Santa Barbara. The same kind of weather is expected today--"30 to 40 miles per hour with gusts up to 65 mph"--but fire crews were able to start building a fire line during lulls in the wind yesterday and this morning. Red flag weather conditions are currently in effect.

Wow. Depending on where you are, it's either slightly windy or super windy. The National Weather Service has kept many areas under a wind advisory--meaning winds are over 35 MPH--and downgraded others. Winds blew up to 83 MPH at Whitaker Peak near Castaic and 59 MPH in the Malibu Hills this morning. Affected wind advisory areas, lasting up until at least 3 p.m., include Topanga, Santa Clarita, Santa Barbara and other cities near mountains in Los Angeles County, save for the Santa Monica range. Winds are still high gusting up to 30 MPH in the San Fernando Valley, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Malibu, Beverly Hills and Hollywood areas.

The heavier showers that poured over Los Angeles this morning have moved on to the Eastern part of Los Angeles County. A group of scattered showers should hit the area in a few hours and could douse the city sporadically throughout the day. Around 7 a.m. this morning there was a cloud to ground lightening strike, said Stuart Seto, a Weather Specialist from the National Weather Service. Later tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of rain and tomorrow should be mostly sunny. The snow level currently sits around 3500 feet with new snow precipitation at 4000 feet.

The storm we were anticipating showed up early this morning, and is dumping rain and snow on Southern California.

Feel the change in the weather? Humidity is dropping, the temperature is rising and the winds are a-coming. The National Weather Service issued a red flag alert, which tells firefighters that critical fire weather conditions are coming, for tomorrow noon through Sunday afternoon. Winds are expected to gust up to 70 mph or more through out the Los Angeles and Ventura County region. “Anytime we have gusts over 60 mph, very significant trees can get blown over, power lines can get blown over and we could see some structure damages as well,” the NWS told the LA Times. “It will be very dry and very windy, and we’ve already put the fire authorities on high alert.” As of 4 p.m., the LA Fire Department had not called for any Red Flag Parking restrictions.

Break out those umbrellas and get ready for the return of yet another rainy and snowy (depending on where you are) day. From 7 a.m. this morning through tonight 9 p.m., the National Weather Service has issued a "winter storm warning" for the area. That means a cold front (feel the 51 degrees?) will bring showers (raining in the Valley right now), gusty winds and a new pack of snow at 6,000 feet (and lower than 5,000 feet tonight). Enjoy the break from the sun! Some predict the weather will last through Christmas.

A winter storm watch will be in effect Saturday afternoon through late night, advised the National Weather Service today. That means get your boards out as "there is a potential for a combination of significant snow, strong winds and dense fog that may impact travel," they said. The first snow could fall on the northern slopes of local mountains in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and could lower snow levels from 5500 to 3500 feet by late Saturday. But snow up there can be mean rain down here in the city. Not only that, add in the possibility of 30 to 45 MPH wind with gusts up to 60 MPH. If you're driving over the grapevine tomorrow, beware: the 5 Freeway in Frazier Park could have "near white out conditions."

Wind: A red flag warning was issued until 4 p.m. today, but the National Weather Service is also warning of strong winds and gusts that could be damaging, as they say. However, the winds should weaken later this afternoon.

Just in time for the holidays... With strong winds coming in from Nevada, humidity expected to dip into the teens or single digits and fuels (dry brush, etc) only showing minor recovery from the recent rains, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties for Tuesday through Wednesday. The strongest winds will be focused across the passes and canyon of the region with gusts up to 55 MPH in the mountains and 45 MPH in the Valleys. From Malibu through the Hollywood Hills and downtown, winds could blow up to 45 MPH with local gusts averaging around 20-25 MPH.

As fires continue to burn, offshore and onshore winds are expected to push smoke throughout the region. The South Coast Air Quality Management District says you should exercise caution and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities in areas directly impacted by smoke. What that means is if you can see it or smell it, then take the warning seriously.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of LA and Ventura Counties until Friday at 6 p.m. according to the National Weather Service (all areas colored fuchsia in the map at right). LA City Red Flag parking restrictions are not in effect.

A wind advisory for mountain areas in Los Angeles and Ventura counties expected to end this afternoon are now including the Santa Monica Mountains that divide Los Angeles' basin and the San Fernando Valley--previous advisories did not include the National Recreation Area. 15 to 30 MPH winds are expected with gusts up to 45 MPH. The advisory is set to end at 3 p.m. this afternoon but winds are expected to pick up tonight and tomorrow with susatined 20 to 35 MPH winds and gusts up to 55 MPH.

The National Weather Services reports that the wind advisoroy issued yesterday will end at 10:00 a.m. this morning. Until then, 25 to 35 MPH winds will blow through the Los Angeles County mountain areas (except the Santa Monica range) with gusts up to 55 MPH, the strongest being through and near the 5 Freeway. Wind Advisories are set when wind greater than 35 MPH is expected, which can make for difficult driving. Temperatures today should be in the high 60s by the coast and low 70s inland in the valleys.

Will it ever end? Maybe tonight. The National Weather Service has once again extended last week's issued Red Flag Warning keeping firefighters at bay one more day. The combination of winds, low humidity and heat that makes it easy for fires to start and spread is expected to end at 8:00 p.m. tonight.

*For an update, click here.* A brush fire, first reported at 12:51 a.m., ignited in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Museum. "It's a well protected facility," LA Fire Department Spokesperson Brian Humphrey said of the famous museum in the Brentwood neighborhood. With winds increasing shortly before 2:00 a.m., the fire was moving towards Mount St. Mary's College and homes on North Bundy Drive (map). Over 200 firefighters have been assigned from the city and various agencies to fight the fire. As of 2:15 a.m., no formal evacuations were called, but "those in the immediate area who can see flames should calmly prepare to leave well in advance of the flames," Humphrey suggested. UPDATE: As of 2:30 a.m., acreage consumed by the fire was estimated at 45 acres as winds began to diminish and an additional 100 firefighters, air resources in tow, arrived on scene.

Well, here we go again. The National Weather Service has now officially declared a Red Flag Warning for the Los Angeles and surrounding areas beginning at 11:00 p.m. this evening through 11:00 p.m. Friday. "Northeast winds 15 to 30 MPH with local gusts to 40MPH can be expected through and below canyons tonight and early Wednesday and again Wednesday night and early Thursday," the agency reports. "In addition, single digit humidity levels will occur during daytime hours through at least Friday." A red flag warning means that the combination of these conditions mixed with the warm weather creates critical fire weather conditions.

It's going to get a bit more hot today and tomorrow as the Santa Anas make a return to Southern California. Albeit "weak to locally moderate" winds, gusts are still predicted to reach up to 40 to 50 miles per hour in the valley and mountain areas, respectively. As we get closer to the weekend, temps are expected to drop back down to the low 80s and high 70s.

As weather begins to rise after some nice weekend cooling, so does the concern over wildfire. The National Weather Service says that the Los Angeles region will be in a "Fire Weather Watch" Tuesday through Thursday since critical fire weather conditions are forecasted. Temperatures will hit the high 80s, low 90s, humidity will be low and the Santa Ana winds will return, albeit predicted to be "weak to locally moderate."

This weekend's weather should be very nice. Temps are expected to be in the 70s through Monday before they rise into the 80s and 90s start rising mid-week. If things seem back to normal after a week of wildfires, don't get too comfortable. The Weather Guys at USA Today warn us: "A red flag wildfire warning remains in effect through late Friday in southern California, but conditions should improve over the weekend ahead of another wind and wildfire threat next week."