"Santa Ana winds are expected Sunday evening and could stick around until Monday morning. They won't be particularly strong, said National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Hall, but there will likely be gusts ranging from 40 to 50 mph. The strongest winds are likely to hit western Los Angeles and eastern Ventura counties, affecting the areas of Malibu, Thousands Oaks, Porter Ranch and Santa Clarita."
"Recent rains have left soil and new vegetation wet, diminishing the threat of wildfire stoked by wind. And the speeds won't be nearly as severe as January's winds, which reached 100 mph in some places, feeding two major fires on opposite sides of the county. Those destroyed and damaged thousands of homes in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, leaving entire communities displaced for nearly a year."
Santa Ana winds are forecast to begin Sunday evening and could persist until Monday morning with gusts likely ranging from 40 to 50 mph. The strongest winds are anticipated in western Los Angeles and eastern Ventura counties, including Malibu, Thousands Oaks, Porter Ranch and Santa Clarita. Recent rains have left soil and new vegetation wet, which diminishes the immediate wildfire threat compared with January's 100 mph gusts that fueled major fires. Windy conditions can still bring down power lines or tree branches and potentially spark fires. Potential rain is being monitored for Wednesday afternoon across most of Southern California.
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