Red Flag Warnings are now in effect for parts of Southern California as a significant Santa Ana wind event ramps up, bringing warm temperatures and the threat of dangerous fires.
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Last updated: Thursday, October 15, 2026 6:59PM GMT
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Red Flag Warnings are now in effect for parts of Southern California as a significant Santa Ana wind event ramps up, bringing warm temperatures and the threat of dangerous fires.
The Red Flag Warning will last until 8 p.m. Saturday for portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including the Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 corridor and the Antelope Valley foothills, according to the National Weather Service.
A High Wind Warning is in effect through Friday evening for the western Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area and San Gabriel Mountains, where northeast winds of 25 to 45 mph are expected. The Santa Ana Mountains and foothills will remain under a High Wind Warning through noon Saturday.
A Heat Advisory will also be in effect through 8 p.m. Saturday, with high temperatures expected across the region.
Latest look at windy conditions across SoCal
Warm winds are already whipping across Southern California, and they’re only going to get stronger.
Around 11 a.m. Thursday, wind speeds in areas like Banning reached 48 miles per hour. Some Higher elevations area have the potential to see gusts up to 70 mph.
The Santa Ana winds will calm down slightly in the overnight hours, but the strongest winds are expected to hit the region on Friday.
Here’s your full forecast breakdown for this wind event:
Warm winds are already whipping across Southern California, and they’re only going to get stronger.
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5-acre fire erupts on hillside near Cal State San Bernardino amid high wind warning
A five-acre vegetation fire erupted Thursday morning on a hillside near the campus of Cal State San Bernardino amid a high wind warning in the area.
Firefighters on the ground made quick work of the flames, which burned near the intersection of Kendall Drive and University Parkway.
The fire was initially to have the potential to spread to 100 acres, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the blaze was not immediately known.
The high wind warning is scheduled to remain in effect in San Bernardino and Riverside counties until 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected, with gusts of 55 to 65 mph possible, the Weather Service said. Adding that gusts of over 65 mph are possible near the Cajon Pass.
Red flag parking restrictions in effect
With the elevated risk of fires over the next few days, some parking restriction are in place.
The City of Los Angeles is asking residents to avoid parking along narrow, mountainous streets to keep them clear for emergency responders and evacuations during a wildfire.
Those restrictions will remain in place for at least 48 hours, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Vehicles parked illegally in posted locations within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones could be towed.