Parts of SoCal face elevated fire danger amid high winds; red flag and high wind warnings in effect

Sunday, May 17, 2026 6:08AM

Red flag warning issued for parts of SoCal amid high winds

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California will see mild weekend temperatures, but strong winds are expected to elevate fire danger as a red flag warning is in place in some areas.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of the Antelope Valley and adjacent western foothills. It was initially set to expire at 10 p.m. Saturday, but has been extended until at least 11 p.m. Sunday. Strong west to northwest winds and low relative humidity are expected across the area covered by the warning, increasing the risk of large and fast-moving grass fires, the NWS said.

A high wind warning is in place for part of Los Angeles until 11 p.m. Sunday. A wind advisory will be in effect until 11 p.m. Sunday for most of our desert communities.

Aside from the wind, expect a sunny and nice Sunday before a mid-week warmup arrives.

Temperatures won't reach uncomfortably warm levels just yet, but as high pressure continues to build, many areas will see temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Then, temperatures will begin to cool again by Thursday evening.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Sunday will see clouds in the morning, with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 60. Temperatures will bump back up to the upper-70s by Tuesday.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Sunday can expect morning clouds followed by afternoon sunshine, with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 55. Highs are expected to jump to the mid-to-upper 80s by Tuesday and through the end of the week.

Beaches on Sunday will see cloudy skies in the morning and sunshine later in the day, with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 61.

Mountain communities on Sunday can expect gusty winds with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 29.

Desert areas on Sunday will see gusty winds up to 50 mph, with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 50. Palm Springs is expected to reach 90 degrees.

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