Red Flag Warning Extended for Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains Through Friday Afternoon
The National Weather Service has extended a Red Flag Warning for parts of Southern California, now in effect until 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2026.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 p.m. ET
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Aug 24, 2026, 4:58 p.m. ET
Red Flag Warning for Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains Until 3:00 p.m. Friday
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Red Flag Warning for nine zones in Southern California, effective from 10:00 a.m. on August 25 until 3:00 p.m. on August 28. The warning covers the Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern and Northern Ventura County Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor.
The warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions will occur shortly, with a significant risk of large plume-dominated fires with rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. The NWS noted a history of large plume-dominated fires this time of year under similar conditions, including the Bridge, Bobcat, and Station fires.
Residents are urged to use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire and to be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out near wildland interfaces. More information is available at readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org.
Aug 24, 2026, 4:54 p.m. ET
NWS Warns of Extreme Fire Behavior Risk in Southern California
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Red Flag Warning for nine zones in Southern California, warning of a significant risk of large plume-dominated fires with rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, through 3 p.m. Friday, August 28.
The warning covers the Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern and Northern Ventura County Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. The Weather Service noted a history of large plume-dominated fires this time of year with similar weather and fuel conditions, including the Bridge, Bobcat, and Station fires.
The Weather Service advises extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire and says residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. More information is available at readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org.
Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 p.m. ETFirst report
Red Flag Warning Issued for Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, and Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Red Flag Warning for nine zones in Southern California, effective from 10:00 a.m. on August 25, 2026, until 3:00 p.m. on August 28, 2026. The warning covers the Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern and Northern Ventura County Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor.
The warning indicates a significant risk of large plume-dominated fires with rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. The NWS noted a history of such fires under similar conditions, including the Bridge, Bobcat, and Station fires.
The NWS advises extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire and urges residents near wildland interfaces to be prepared to evacuate. More information is available at readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org.
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