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Gusty winds could blow ash from recent burn scars
Air quality officials issued a windblown dust and ash advisory for Palisades and Hughes fire burn scars
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Quick Facts
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- Today’s weather: Sunny, warm
- Beaches: around 69
- Mountains: 52-65
- Inland: 72 to 81
- Warnings and advisories: Windblown dust and ash advisory
Good morning and happy Thursday. We've got another warm day on tap with sunny skies and gusty winds that could blow the ash from recent burn scar areas.
Temperatures will be mostly in the mid 70s today across Southern California.
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The warmest areas today will be the western San Fernando Valley and Coachella Valley where temperatures will reach around 81 degrees today. Meanwhile, expect cooler conditions along the coast with highs around 69 degrees.
Tonight's lows will drop to the low 50s.
Gusty winds and air quality concerns
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a windblown dust and ash advisory for the Palisades and Hughes Fire impact zones and from the Eaton, Hurst and Kenneth Fire burn scars.
There's wind advisories out for portions of western L.A. County today until noon. That includes the Santa Susana Mountains and western San Gabriel mountains, the western San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica Mountain areas including the I-5 corridor. Air quality officials say the gusty winds may spread ash from those burn scars.
If you are near these areas, try to limit going outside. But if you have to go outside, avoid any vigorous physical activity and wear a mask if you see ash. Avoid using leaf blowers.
Run your air conditioner or air purifier when indoors
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SCAQMD is also telling people to be safe around the Eaton, Hurst and Kenneth fire burn scars.
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