Residents of Southern California are preparing for strong winds and an increased risk of wildfires, occurring less than two weeks after the outbreak of devastating fires that resulted in the loss of at least 27 lives and the destruction of thousands of homes.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning of a “particularly dangerous situation” for certain areas in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, effective from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
This warning is attributed to low humidity levels and the presence of damaging Santa Ana winds. Wind gusts may reach up to 70 mph (113 kph) along the coast and 100 mph (160 kph) in mountainous and foothill regions.
According to Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, windy conditions and humidity levels in the single digits are anticipated to persist through Thursday.
The elevated risk of wildfires is exacerbated by the fact that the region has not experienced rainfall since April. Forecasts indicate critical fire weather, with wind gusts up to 60 mph (97 kph) anticipated for Southern California communities extending as far as San Diego on Monday and Tuesday. […]
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