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.

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,