• Last Updated: October 5, 2024
  • 8:20 PM

Last Updated: October 5, 2024  8:17 PM

EXCESSIVE HEAT

 

Ventura County Sheriff’s Emergency Services, in partnership with Ventura County Public Health, is monitoring a multi-day heat wave that is expected to impact Ventura County over the weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued heat-related warnings for most non-coastal areas of the County from Saturday through Monday. Temperatures are anticipated to peak Sunday, with daytime highs in many locations of 95-105 degrees. Overnight temperatures will be cooler than during the last heat wave, with most areas ranging from the high 50s to mid 60s. For additional forecast details, visit the National Weather Service. 

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING

  • 10:00 AM Saturday, 10/5/2024 – 8:00 PM Monday, 10/7/2024  
  • Inland areas and coastal mountains, including: Lake Casitas-Ojai Valley, Oak View, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Rose Valley, and the Santa Monica Mountains.

COOLING CENTERS

Ventura County Libraries
California Library Directory

FELICIA FIRE UPDATE – LAKE PIRU

 

Fire crews continue to make good progress on the Felicia Fire, with containment now at 80 percent.  The fire broke out in rugged terrain along the west side of Lake Piru shortly before 1:00 PM on Thursday, 10/3/2024. Ventura County Fire personnel anticipate achieving 100% containment by late Sunday. 

Piru Canyon Road was re-opened at 8:00 PM on 10/5/2024. However, travelers should remain alert for safety personnel and equipment in the area as mop up operations continue. 

FIRE STATUS

  • 348 acres
  • 80% containment
ROAD CLOSURES
  • None. Piru Canyon Road was re-opened at 8:00 PM on 10/5/2024.

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ROAD CLOSURES

 Highway 150 Closure

  • Highway 150 remains closed in both directions, from Stonegate Road in the City of Santa Paula to Thomas Aquinas College. 
  • It is anticipated the closure will remain in effect for several months. 
  • For updates from Caltrans on repair progress, visit State Route 150 Mudslide Recovery Plan | Caltrans