The dry Santa Ana winds return Monday and Tuesday, triggering a red-flag warning for Southern California on Monday. The warning about increased fire danger starts Monday around 10 a.m. and lasts until Wednesday at 6 p.

Southern California is bracing for another round of strong, potentially dangerous Santa Ana winds just over a month after a similar wind event helped fuel the Mountain Fire, which scorched nearly 20,000 acres in Ventura County and sent residents scrambling for safety as flames closed in.

Santa Ana winds intensify in Southern California, increasing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Learn about safety measures and weather updates.

Southern California is forecast to experience potentially damaging Santa Ana winds through midweek, fueling a critical fire threat for the mountains and valleys of Los Angeles and San Diego counties.

An unusual warm weekend followed by dry conditions and gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to bring elevated fire danger to Los Angeles and Ventura counties next week.

Potentially dangerous winds and low humidity will increase the chances for fire to quickly spread across Southern California this week. Fire weather advisories are in place through Wednesday.

The heat is already here. Now get ready for the wind — and possible Red Flag conditions. A wood-burning ban extends at least through the end of Friday.

Forecasters are warning of a fire weather watch in parts of San Diego County beginning Monday morning. The National Weather Service alert, through Tuesday night, affects county inland valleys and mountains,