Strong winds and low humidity increase the risk of fire this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a wind advisory is in effect for the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, as well as the Santa Monica Mountains, until 3 p.m. Saturday.
The NWS says wind gusts in Santa Ana are expected to reach 25 to 25 mph, with isolated gusts up to 50 mph, especially in the hills and mountaintops.
Southern California Edison has warned customers in fire-prone areas, including Azusa, that power may be turned off to prevent wildfires. The company cut power to about 9,000 customers on Friday and is aiming to avoid further shutoffs on Saturday.
Winds are expected to peak in the late morning and early afternoon before subsiding in the evening. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 6 p.m. due to high winds and low humidity, affecting the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys, the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, Calabasas, the San Gabriel Mountains and the 5 and 14 Freeway Corridors.
Although winds should diminish by Sunday, temperatures could remain warm, reaching near 90°F in the warmer valleys and low to mid 80s along the coast.
