Santa Ana winds threaten Southern California with fire risk
In Southern California, fire warnings are in effect due to the Santa Ana winds, which are expected to bring up to 65 mph gusts, creating hazardous fire conditions. The warnings affect counties such as Los Angeles and Ventura.
According to NBC News, the warnings are in place from Monday to Wednesday in areas including the San Gabriel Mountains, the Santa Monica Mountains, the Santa Clarita Valley, and the coastal and valley regions of Ventura County.
Particularly hazardous conditions are anticipated from Monday evening to Tuesday afternoon when Santa Ana winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation could rapidly spread fires. The warnings are pertinent to Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where wind gusts may reach 80 mph.
The wind spreads the fire
Authorities caution the public about difficult driving conditions and potential travel delays, especially on Tuesday morning. The strongest winds are predicted in the San Gabriel Mountains, the Santa Susana Mountains, and the western Santa Monica Mountains. Trees and power lines could be toppled, causing power outages.
