Worsening wind forecast brings new L.A.-area fire risk beginning Monday: ‘This is a time to act’
Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a red flag fire weather warning starting Monday, with the 'risk of large fire growth' should ignitions occur.
Santa Ana winds expected to return Monday, bringing back fire danger
Another Santa Ana wind event is expected to bring back fire danger to Southern California. Cooler temperatures are expected through the weekend as an onshore flow returns, according to the National Weather Service.
Powerful Santa Ana Winds Expected to Elevate Fire Risk in Southern California
Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.
Southern California faces renewed fire threat due to expected increase in Santa Ana winds
National Weather Service offices across Southern California are warning residents of an increase in weather conditions that are conducive to rapid fire growth. Meteorologists are most concerned about conditions from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning when winds will be at their peak and relative humidity will be low.
How to prepare for the next Santa Ana wind event forecasted this week
The Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index is forecasting a strong Santa Ana wind event Monday, Jan. 20 and Tuesday, Jan. 21 for areas in LA, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties.
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