The hot weather and strong Santa Ana winds that prevailed in the Southland over the weekend will give way to more seasonal autumn temperatures and significant rainfall this week, forecasters said Sunday.
A red-flag warning for extreme fire danger expired Saturday evening, as firefighters battled one brush fire in Malibu and another in the San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano area.
Elevated wildfire weather was expected through Monday due to warm and dry condition with increasing onshore winds, with gusts between 20 mph and 30 mph likely across the interior, the NWS said.
By Tuesday, temperatures will drop into the 70s across most inland areas.
Widespread rain is likely Wednesday and Thursday with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Overnight lows will drop too during the week, sinking into the 50s in the downtown Los Angeles and valley areas by Wednesday night.
Dry skies and warmer temperatures are expected to return next weekend.
A beach hazards statement remained in effect at Los Angeles and Orange County beaches through Tuesday morning, with dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.