While the strongest wind gusts have passed, the Red Flag Warning remains in effect due to dry conditions. Smoke from Los Angeles wildfires may reach San Diego County. Offshore winds return Saturday night, bringing potential Santa Ana conditions. The Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index forecasts a moderate event from Sunday to Wednesday, increasing the risk of fires.
The worst of the winds are over, but not after howling across parts of the county last night and this morning. The strongest wind gust was clocked at Palomar Mountain at 87mph! Click here to see other peak wind gusts.The sea-breeze has returned and the winds have calmed but it remains very dry and that's why the Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 6pm.
It will be slightly cooler on Saturday with 60s for most of the county, briefly warmer on Tuesday for the coast and valleys as the wind picks up, and cooling for the end of the week.The system that brings the Santa Ana winds next week is going to separate from the jetstream and that puts some uncertainty into the forecast.
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