By admin Red Flag Warnings are now in effect for parts of Southern California as a significant Santa Ana wind event ramps up, bringing warm temperatures and the threat of dangerous fires.
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The Red Flag Warning will last until 8 p.m. Saturday for portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including the Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 corridor and the Antelope Valley foothills, according to the National Weather Service.
A High Wind Warning is in effect through Friday evening for the western Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area and San Gabriel Mountains, where northeast winds of 25 to 45 mph are expected. The Santa Ana Mountains and foothills will remain under a High Wind Warning through noon Saturday.
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A Heat Advisory will also be in effect through 8 p.m. Saturday, with high temperatures expected across the region.
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