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Ventura County news for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Public Safety · Ventura County

Wind Advisory for Ventura County and Malibu Coast, Thursday 6 a.m.–Friday 8 p.m.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard office issued a wind advisory at 11:21 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, valid from Thursday at 6 a.m. through Friday at 8 p.m. for Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and Malibu Coast. Northeast winds of 20–30 mph with gusts of 35–55 mph are expected, posing risks of downed tree limbs, scattered power outages, difficult driving for high-profile vehicles, and heat illness. Residents are advised to secure unsecured outdoor objects, use extra caution on roads, and prepare cooling plans in case wildfire smoke affects the area.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗

Public Safety · Ventura County

Heat Advisory for Ventura County and Malibu Coast, Thursday 10 a.m.–Saturday 8 p.m.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard issued an updated heat advisory Tuesday at 11:21 a.m., valid from Thursday at 10 a.m. through Saturday at 8 p.m., covering Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, and Malibu Coast. Temperatures up to 95 degrees are expected, with gusty winds that could blow down tree limbs and cause a few power outages. The NWS warns hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses and advises outdoor workers to take regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas per OSHA recommendations.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗