Southern California is bracing for potentially dangerous weather conditions next week, as gusty Santa Ana winds are expected to combine with dry conditions, elevating the risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service has forecasted above-normal temperatures of 70s and 80s for the weekend, along with locally gusty winds on Saturday in mountain and foothill areas. Following a brief cooldown on Sunday, Santa Ana winds are expected to intensify on Monday, reaching peak speeds Monday night into Tuesday.
With wind speeds reaching 20 to 35 mph, and isolated gusts up to 65 mph in wind-prone areas, the NWS has issued a fire weather watch for most of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from Monday morning through Wednesday evening. This watch could escalate into a red flag warning of critical fire danger. The dry and windy conditions are expected to persist until Wednesday, with winds starting to weaken by Thursday. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent wildfires during this period of heightened fire risk.
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