Governor Newsom Pre-Deploys Crews Ahead of Dangerous Heat and Fire Weather

Dangerous heat is expected to grip Southern California starting on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of triple-digit temperatures in some inland areas, heightened wildfire danger, and the possibility of lightning-sparked blazes from isolated thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that much of the region remains on track for several consecutive days of extreme heat beginning Wednesday, Aug. 20, with highs in the San Fernando Valley forecast to reach 108 degrees. Red flag warnings have been issued across portions of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties beginning Thursday due to a combination of soaring temperatures, low humidity, and unstable conditions. Fire weather watches previously in place

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