Southern California is facing fierce fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, which threaten homes and put firefighters to the test.
Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.
A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning has been issued for Southern California as a powerful and potentially damaging Santa Ana wind event​ is expected.
Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity through later this week, forecasters said Tuesday.
Santa Ana winds return to Southern California from Monday to Tuesday, once again raising fire danger concerns.
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.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed fire engines, water-dropping aircraft and hand crews across the region—to enable a rapid response if a new fire does break out, according to The Associated Press.
"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service said.
Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.
Temperatures rise across the region Wednesday as we head toward a toasty Thursday. Santa Ana winds increase Wednesday night into Thursday morning. High
After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana Winds Monday.
As firefighters battle the Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California, strong Santa Ana winds are hitting the fire-ravaged region ... 10 a.m. local time Tuesday for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties and other parts of Southern California.