Southern Californians should prepare for strong Santa Ana winds over the next several days.
Weather officials say strong winds, ranging from 20 – 30 mph to 50 mph in wind-prone areas, will impact Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
There is a “potential for a stronger event with gusts of 60-75 mph,” from Friday through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
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The strongest winds will happen between 9 p.m. Wednesday to 9 a.m. Thursday, which could lead to downed trees, power outages, hazardous driving conditions, and seas.
High wind warnings for various areas, including the Ventura County mountains, I-5 corridor, Santa Barbara mountains, San Gabriel mountains, and Malibu coast, will be in place until Thursday morning, according to NWS.
Residents impacted by the warnings are urged to “remain in the lower levels of their home, avoid windows, and watch for falling debris.”
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