The worst kind of weather for wildfires — strong, gusty winds and very low humidity — was expected to return Tuesday after a relative respite Monday, the National Weather Service said, raising the prospect of more fire outbreaks and rapid growth of the blazes that are already burning.
The agency posted “red flag” warnings for most of Northern California and much of Southern California, taking effect at various times Tuesday.
Forecasters were predicting winds between 50 mph and 70 mph in Los Angeles County and Ventura County starting late Tuesday and continuing Wednesday and Thursday, with some gusts up to 80 mph in the mountainous areas of Los Angeles County, the National Weather Service said.