Mild temperatures on tap Tuesday in SoCal amid return of Santa Ana winds; red flag warning issued

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California on Tuesday will see warmer temperatures during the day, but a cool down is expected at night due to the return of the Santa Ana winds.

The wind event is expected to last from 10 p.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Thursday.

A red flag warning has been issued for 3 p.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday for Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

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Los Angeles and Orange counties will see a high of 73 degrees amid breezy conditions and sunshine. Temperatures will bump up to the mid-70s by Wednesday. Wind gusts expected to hit 30 mph.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Tuesday will reach a high of 76 and will be mostly sunny. Temperatures will drop to 47 at night amid Santa Ana winds.

Beach communities will see morning clouds, but are expected to remain sunny throughout the day with a high of 67. A surf of 2-5 feet is expected.

Mountains will be cool, with a high of 55 during the day, dropping to 29 overnight. Wind gusts will reach 60 mph. A cool down is expected for the end of the week.

The deserts will see a high of 69 during the day and 31 overnight.

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