Red flag warning in effect as Santa Ana winds sweep through SoCal
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A combination of Santa Ana winds, low humidity and warmer temperatures is bringing increased fire danger to a large swath of Southern California.
The three factors have prompted a red flag warning through 6 p.m. Wednesday for much of Ventura County and parts of Los Angeles County such as the Santa Clarita Valley, Calabasas, western San Fernando Valley and the Malibu coast - which is still recovering from the Franklin Fire.
Santa Ana winds will peak overnight and into the morning, with wind gusts ranging between 20 and 60 mph. In addition, temperatures will be warm and the National Weather Service expects humidity levels between 10% and 20%.
Utilities could cut power to homes to prevent electrical equipment from sparking brush fires.
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On Wednesday, Los Angeles and Orange counties will reach a high of 82 degrees amid breezy conditions.
The valleys and Inland Empire will be windy, with sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s. Wind gusts in the region could reach 40 mph.
Beaches will be cool and sunny, with a high of 71 expected.
Some of the strongest winds Wednesday will sweep through the mountain communities, where temperatures will stay around 60 degrees.
Deserts will be in the upper 60s and wind gusts could be as strong as 30 mph. Palm Springs will be in the 80s.
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