Red Flag Warnings to Take Effect Across SoCal as Strong Santa Ana Winds Raise Fire Concerns
Forecasters expect gusts up to 70 mph and humidity as low as 8%, while utilities warn about possible power shutoffs.
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Red flag warnings to take effect across SoCal as strong Santa Ana winds raise fire concerns
Southern California is preparing for a significant Santa Ana wind event as red flag warnings are set to take effect for parts of the region, bringing the threat of dangerous fire weather.
Westside particularly vulnerable as powerful Santa Ana winds bring fire danger, experts say
This week, large swaths of Southern California will see Santa Ana winds. In the windiest mountain locations, gusts could reach 70 mph. Those winds can bring an increased fire risk, experts say.
More than 250,000 SoCal Edison customers will have preventive power outages due to strong Santa Ana winds threatening potential fires. A red flag warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles County and other counties in Southern California due to wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, with isolated gusts of up to 60 mph in coastal hills and 70 mph in mountainous areas. Temperatures will reach 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with low humidity. According to SoC…
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