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Forecast ers are warning residents about damaging winds and extreme fire weather for the Southland today in what could be the strongest wind event since 2011.On social media, the National Weather Service even called it"life-threatening" and warned that areas not typically affected by big wind events won't be spared. The National Weather Service also said turbulence could force delays at LAX, Hollywood Burbank and Long Beach airports.
More than 400,000 people in Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties could also lose power due to the high winds. To check if you could be affected by a power shut off,Back your car into your driveway and have your go bag in the car, ready to leave at a moment’s notice
Consider leaving long before any fire breaks out. Smith said he knows people in Topanga that leave as soon as a red flag event starts Cooler conditions for the high desert are in store today with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 50s, and a high of 70 degrees for Coachella Valley.Your donation will power local paywall-free reporting for our community. Donate for the first time or increase your monthly donation to have a positive impact for independent and trusted journalism.
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