Temperatures in the Camarillo and Moorpark area could hit 95 degrees between Thursday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 17, under a Heat Advisory the National Weather Service issued Tuesday, Oct. 13.

The advisory from the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard office takes effect at 10 a.m. Thursday and runs through 8 p.m. Saturday. It covers Ventura County Beaches and Ventura County Inland Coast, along with portions of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties.

The NWS rated the heat risk as moderate for all populations, with the hottest temperatures expected Thursday and Friday near the coast and coastal valleys.

NWS warns wildfire smoke could worsen heat

The advisory carries a safety note tied to wildfire smoke. The NWS warned that if a wildfire breaks out nearby, smoke could make the heat more dangerous and limit residents' ability to cool their homes by opening windows.

For households with air conditioning, the agency advised setting units to recirculate indoor air rather than pulling from outside. Residents without AC need a backup plan.

Santa Ana winds, Red Flag Warning compound the risk

The heat arrives alongside the season's first Santa Ana wind event. The Ventura County Office of Emergency Services reported that a Red Flag Warning takes effect at 6 a.m. Thursday and lasts through 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

The county agency said sustained winds of 25 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts topping 50 mph across valley, coastal and mountain areas. Relative humidity could drop to between 5% and 15%.

The combination of wind, heat and low humidity creates elevated wildfire conditions across much of Ventura County, the emergency services office warned, with potential for rapid fire spread if a blaze ignites.

Power shutoffs possible

Southern California Edison is monitoring 70 circuits countywide for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The period of concern runs from midnight Thursday through 6 p.m. Friday, according to the county emergency services office.

Staying safe

The NWS advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces, avoid the sun during peak heat and check on relatives and neighbors. Residents can visit VCEmergency.gov or call 211 for cooling center information.