SoCal winds will continue to decrease, but dry conditions and local gusts will persist into Thursday

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Although winds have peaked and will continue to lose intensity through Wednesday evening, fire danger remains in Southern California as dry conditions and locally gusty winds will linger into Thursday -- especially in some of the mountain areas.

The National Weather Service warned that although conditions improved, the region was "not quite out of the woods yet." The agency urged residents to "stay aware of your surroundings," adding that the Santa Ana winds will still be "strong enough to potentially cause explosive fire growth."

A "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning expired at p.m. Wednesday. A more general red flag warning will remain in effect until 6 p.m., except for the windiest mountain locations, where the warning will not expire until 3 p.m. Thursday.

Although an area of low pressure is expected this weekend, no significant rain is in the forecast.

Wednesday weather

In Los Angeles and Orange counties Wednesday, expect an afternoon high of 73 degrees, dropping to 41 overnight. Gusts will be around 30 mph.

The valleys and Inland Empire Wednesday will reach a high of 70 and a low of 39. Gusts up to 35 mph are expected.

Beaches Wednesday will be around 65 and surf will be between 1-3 feet. Northeast winds will reach 35 mph.

Mountain areas Wednesday will reach a high of 45 degrees and a chilly 19 is expected overnight. A red-flag warning is in effect amid windy conditions.

The deserts Wednesday will reach 63 degrees, dropping to 20 overnight. Palm Springs will be 72 degrees.

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