The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning starting Monday for San Diego County's inland valleys and mountains.
This weekend's cool temperatures and higher humidity are expected to give way to more Santa Anas and a new red flag warning Monday.
Nearly 100,000 San Diegans could loose power during the next round of power shutoffs after the National Weather Service issued another Red Flag Warning for the region for Monday and Tuesday as Santa Ana winds return.
San Diego Gas & Electric shut off power to nearly 900 customers early Tuesday to help reduce the chances of triggering wildfires as the latest Santa Ana windstorm moves through parts of San
Finally, weather conditions in San Diego County are expected to shift late this week as an upper low-pressure system moves in from the Pacific Thursday afternoon into early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
County firefighters who went to L.A. to fight the wildfires described the Palisades and Altadena blazes as a “wall of flames”
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of San Diego County amid another round of Santa Ana winds.
Parts of San Diego County will be dealing with more Santa Ana winds starting Monday afternoon, and the fire weather conditions could mean potential San Diego Gas & Electric power shutoffs for many communities.
While winds will be weaker on Thursday, another Santa Ana wind event is forecasted for Friday, with wind advisories likely in the Santa Clarita Valley to Point Mugu area from early morning to early afternoon, according to the NWS Los Angeles.
Dry conditions, gusty winds, and low relative humidity are all hitting San Diego County at the same time leading to critical fire concerns for the region.
National Weather Service offices across Southern California are warning residents of an increase in weather conditions that are conducive to rapid fire growth. Meteorologists are most concerned about conditions from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning when winds will be at their peak and relative humidity will be low.
The NWS San Diego forecasts cooler weather, strong Santa Ana winds, and increased fire risks for the San Francisco Bay Area.