Cooler weather settles into the Southland, but fire risks remain

'We are seeing that pattern for Friday and Saturday,' Schoenfeld said. She warned Californians to 'stay aware of their actions that can reduce fire risk and prepare for some gusty winds.'

'The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity,' the warnings said.

The forecast predicted winds along the Central Coast and Southern California mountains, deserts, and some valleys could range from 30 to 50 mph Thursday through Saturday.

Schoenfeld noted that this Santa Ana pattern could also raise temperatures slightly along the coast, highlighting the unpredictability of weather changes.

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