First published Oct 15, 2026, 10:53:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 10:53:15 PM UTC

Red Flag Warning — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:16PM PDT until October 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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The National Weather Service issued a fire-weather warning affecting Lake Casitas and Ojai Valley, with additional warned areas across several southern California counties. Strong winds and very low humidity are forecast through Saturday, and the source says any new fire could show extreme behavior.

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Affected location: Lake Casitas and Ojai Valley

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The warning states that a fire start could threaten life and property and urges extreme caution with anything that could spark a wildfire.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:16PM PDT until October 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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