A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning remains in effect as strong winds cause extreme fire danger in Southern California.

Since November, this is the fifth PDS warning in the Los Angeles area, according to the NWS. A strong Santa Ana wind event is expected to occur in Southern California causing extreme fire danger.

The last time PDS red flags went up was the first week of November, when powerful, dry winds fed the Mountain Fire, which destroyed at least 240 buildings, mostly homes, in Ventura County.

Potentially powerful Santa Ana winds forecast in Ventura County and LA County have triggered a fire weather watch starting Tuesday.

Strong Santa Ana winds with gusts up to 65 mph return to the inland and mountain areas, prompting a red flag warning across Southern California.

Santa Ana winds return means increased fire risk, possible power shut-offs for Southern California Inmate firefighters battle the Mountain Fire at Swanhill Farms in Moorpark, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024.

A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning remains in effect as strong winds cause extreme fire danger in Southern California.

Southern California's notorious Santa Ana winds were predicted to return Monday night and utilities said they are prepared to cut power to hundreds of thousands of customers in areas where strong ...