Fresh off destructive wind and firestorms, the forecast remains daunting for Southern California with additional damaging Santa Ana wind threats and critical fire weather danger continuing at times over the next several days.

The Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index is warning Southern Californians of high risk conditions this week. Winds will increase on Tuesday, likely peaking Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, then weakening some on Thursday. It will be critically dry, and fire danger will be high. Be prepared.

The Santa Ana winds are blustery, dry, and warm and can result in massive damage. These winds could boost the danger of a wind-driven fire if they occur during wildfire season. Three major wildfires in the Los Angeles area are being driven by one of the most powerful Santa Ana winds in years.