What to KnowRed flag warnings are in effect for the Malibu coast, Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, and the San Gabriel, San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys.The warning will later extend to Los Angeles County beaches,

That’s leading to the creation of mountain waves, which arise when strong winds blow perpendicular to a mountain range. The waves shoot down the coastal side of the mountains, gaining speed along the way, and are more casually referred to as simple Santa Ana winds.

Just months after dozens of structures were destroyed by the devastating Mountain Fire in Ventura County, residents are once again on edge with another strong Santa Ana wind event bearing down on Southern California.

Wind Alerts have been issued beyond Southern California into Las Vegas up to South Lake Tahoe to Redding, CA. Winds are expected to be gusting up to 50-65 mph and higher elevations could have gusts reaching close to 80mph at times between now and Thursday.

A large bush fire threatens more than 25,000 homes and structures in Los Angeles as Southern California grapples with a brutal wind storm Tuesday. The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 3,000 acres acres since it was reported at around 10:30 a.