Fire Weather Watch 01/04/2025 13:24 for California areas

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR POTENTIAL STRONG/DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY FOR LA COUNTY COAST EXTENDING INTO PALOS VERDES, AND CATALINA ISLAND DUE TO MODERATE TO STRONG NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... .While there is still some uncertainty in next week's wind event, the most likely outcome is for strong/damaging north to northeast winds with an extended period of Red Flag conditions. While the longer duration of strong winds is expected to be focused across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, there is a 20-30 percent chance of shorter duration Red Flag conditions across portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Due to the potential for damaging winds, there will be an increased risk for downed trees and powerlines, as well as power outages. There is also the potential for moderate to strong north to northeast winds for the LA county coast (especially Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, and Sepulveda Pass) extending into Palos Verdes and Catalina Island Tuesday night into Wednesday, resulting in the issuance of a Fire Weather Watch for these areas. * WINDS...Most Likely Outcome-Strong north to northeast wind event Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday night with sustained winds of 35 to 50 mph and damaging wind gusts of 55 to 80 mph or greater. Strongest winds likely in the mountains, foothills, and valleys. Moderate north to northeast winds will likely persist Thursday into Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Most Likely Outcome-Humidities likely falling to between 20 and 30 percent in many areas by early to mid Tuesday afternoon, then widespread 15 percent or less potentially Tuesday night into Friday. There is also a chance of localized single digit humidities by Wednesday. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, including long range spotting, which would threaten life and property. There will be the potential for downed trees and powerlines, as well as power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the most likely outcome is for a strong/damaging north to northeast wind event (70% chance), there is still a 30% chance of a moderate event.