Elevated fire threat is accompanying the return of Santa Ana winds that are taking aim for Southern California at the beginning of the week.
While the Southland’s weather conditions have been relatively mellow throughout the weekend, a welcomed relief for firefighters responding to the Eaton and Palisades Fires, Monday and Tuesday will mark the winds’ return.
“We can’t let our guard down because things are going to change here this week that will dry out the skies also increase those temperatures outside, as well, and delete that fire threat as we see the return of the Santa Ana winds,” NBC4 Meteorologist Shanna Mendiola said.Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter.A red flag warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. Monday to 10 p.m. Tuesday, with the strongest winds forecasted to arrive overnight into Tuesday.
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