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45,000+ So Cal Edison Customers In Ventura County On Notice For Potential Power Cutoffs

Friday October 27, 2023

(Above Edison Map shows potential PSPS areas in Ventura County as of Friday, it could change by Sunday)

Updated--Southern California Edison is putting more than 45,000 of its Ventura County customers on notice they might have their power shut off Sunday and Monday because of the forecast Santa Ana wind event (see map above).

The areas on the above map and the numbers are as of Friday.

By Sunday that could change either up or down.

The "Santa Ana's" or northeast winds arrive in Ventura County Sunday through Tuesday with the strongest Sunday at 35-50 mph with isolated gusts to 60 mph.

The strongest winds will be in the mountain passes, canyons, and valleys.

In addition to the strong winds, humidity levels will drop into single digits.

That will create critical conditions that could turn a small vegetation fire into something much larger.

The winds could also rip power lines from their poles starting a wildfire, thus the Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).

Here is a link to Edison's site regarding it https://www.sce.com/outage-center/check-outage-status

Expect Red Flag Warnings for that period.

Temperatures during this period should not be extreme, '70s and low '80s for most areas during the period.

Here's concern about expected fire weather conditions from the National Weather Service...

"Elevated fire weather conditions are expected for areas of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties in moderate to strong Santa Ana conditions.

The area will see persisting dry and windy weather Sunday and Monday.

These conditions mean fires can become ignited easily and can spread quickly.

Do your part to prevent wildfires by teaching kids about the dangers of playing with fire.

Avoiding burning trash or brush outdoors, never park vehicles on dry grasses, and do not leave a hot grill unattended."