Santa Ana winds return to SoCal, red flag warning continues Tuesday

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The dry Santa Ana winds continue Tuesday, as Southern Californians are warned to prepare for increased fire danger.

A red-flag warning was issued Monday afternoon and will continue through early-morning Wednesday. Homeowners are urged to put away outdoor patio furniture and cushions, and other items that could blow away in strong winds or easily ignite during wildfires.

The strongest winds of this week's Santa Ana event are expected Tuesday, gusting as strong as 50 mph in some canyons and passes.

Temperatures will remain mostly in the 60s and 70s - not quite as warm as some Santa Ana events that have previously fostered fast-spreading wildfires.

Los Angeles and Orange counties will see northeast winds through the canyons up to 35 mph, with a high temperature of 72 degrees on Tuesday.

The valleys and Inland Empire will be partly sunny and windy, with a high of 70.

Beach communities will see a high of 71.

Mountains will be cold and windy, with winds through the passes up to 45 mph and a high temperature of just 47 during the day, dropping to 27 overnight.

The deserts will see a high of 58 during the day, dropping to 21 overnight.

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