Moderately strong Santa Ana winds are in the forecast for the next few days in Southern California, combining with low humidity to create elevated fire weather conditions through at least Tuesday, forecasters said Sunday.
Gusts of 30 to 50 mph were predicted Sunday and Monday across wind-prone areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with isolated gusts of 50 to 60 mph in some mountain and foothill locations, according to the National Weather Service.
Gusts of 64 mph were recorded Sunday at the Magic Mountain Truck Trail in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Temperatures are expected to remain on the cooler side all week long, with highs in the 60s and lower 70s and most lows in the 40s.
A hard freeze warning was in effect until 8 a.m. Monday in the Antelope Valley, where overnight temperatures were expected to drop as low as 22 degrees. Similar overnight temperatures were predicted for the following day.
Forecasters warned that damage to outdoor plumbing could occur, and severe damage to crops or sensitive vegetation and harm to unprotected pets or livestock was possible.
Some light rain is possible Wednesday through Friday, the NWS said.