With the raging drought in the state, it could be a "nasty set of circumstances"
By Katherine Hafner
Weather experts have put out a red flag alert, warning Southern California residents of strong Santa Ana winds and critical fire conditions, especially early in the week.
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are expected to start in the mountains Sunday night, pick up in the valleys and coast and last through at least Monday evening, according to the Weather Forecast Office.
With the raging drought in the state, it could be a "nasty set of circumstances," said NBC4 weathercaster Fritz Coleman.
The strong winds combine with a low level of humidity.
PM Forecast: Red-Flag Warning
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Fire departments are deploying additional firefighters in anticipation of brush fires.
"The light rain is gone, it didn't affect anything," LA County Fire Capt. Brian Johnson said of the conditions his department is facing.
While high winds are particularly expected in the San Bernardino and Santa Ana mountains and foothills, Orange County coast and Inland Empire valleys, high risks of fire extend to all parts of Southern California except the San Gabriel valley and deserts.
Experts plead people to watch out for downed powerlines and trees and strong crosswinds for large vehicles.
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