L.A. weather: Santa Ana winds could cause extreme fire danger
A high-pressure system building over the L.A. Basin could create dangerous fire conditions as Santa Ana winds blow over the Southland through Sunday.
Residents in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys could experience wind gusts as high as 65 mph this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Red flag warnings, meanwhile, could start as early as Friday afternoon.
The Santa Monica Mountains and eastern Ventura County won’t escape high winds either.
“The big concern is the potential fire starts. Most communities have a no-burn policy so no fires accidentally start,” National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Sukup said.
The strong winds can also pose problems for “high-profile vehicles,” such as tractor trailers and box trucks.
Sukup reminded drivers who plan to make their way through areas prone to strong wind gusts to keep both hands on the wheel and stay alert.
The high-pressure system will continue to build over the L.A. Basin Friday night and will last through the weekend. As a result, most areas in Los Angeles County will see temperatures in the mid-70s, while more inland areas should anticipate 80 degrees as the daytime high, Sukup said.
As for next week, temperatures will drop back into the 60-degree range with an impending low-pressure system, but it won’t bring the sort of frigid temperatures experienced during the recent cold snap.
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