Santa Ana Winds create 'critical fire weather conditions'

Santa Ana winds could hit 70 mph in some Southern California neighborhoods, bringing added fire risk
Down south, in spots such as Santa Ana, Irvine and Fontana and the majority of the Inland Empire, expect winds of up to 60 miles per hour. Orange County can expect temperatures to remain level in the mid to high 70s, with the Inland Empire seeing a decrease to the mid to high 60s.
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Powerful Santa Ana winds threaten California with severe fire danger
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Red Flag warnings issued in Southern California for high winds, dangerous fire conditions
Red Flag warnings have been issued in Southern California on Sunday evening ahead of strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity, setting the stage for dangerous fire conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the warnings will go into effect at 7 p.

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