Wednesday’s winds will dry out grasses. The second round that is possible Saturday will further dry fuels, priming them for potential fires, said Lisa Phillips, a meteorologist with National Weather Service.
Southern California will be buffeted by back-to-back Santa Ana wind events this week, bringing an elevated fire risk to parts of the region.
“Some areas did get quite a bit of rain, but we have to get at least 4 inches to officially end fire season,” she said. “We’re not there yet, unfortunately.”A second body has been found in the wash in Ontario after about 10 people were swept down a storm drain during Tuesday’s record-breaking rain, authorities said.
“Further drying Wednesday morning into the afternoon and continuing gusty and potentially damaging winds will likely support 6 hours or more of critical fire weather conditions during the warning period,” the weather service said. Winds are forecast to be strongest Tuesday night through early Wednesday afternoon. Minimum relative humidity of 8% to 18% is expected Wednesday morning through the early evening.
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