Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.

Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.

Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.

The National Weather Service issued its highest fire weather alert level for portions of the Los Angeles area for Monday into Tuesday morning, as powerful Santa Ana winds return. Threat level: The "Particularly Dangerous Situation" Red Flag Warning indicates any fires that ignite could quickly grow out of control.

The National Weather Service says much of Ventura County could see a half-inch of rainfall. Here's what to expect this weekend.

Another moderate to strong Santa Ana wind event is expected to develop across Southern California during the first half of the workweek.

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.

Strong, damaging Santa Ana winds are expected to bring extreme ... a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Oxnard, California. The areas likely to see the strongest gusts ...

But the forecast doesn't show a strong Santa Ana at least through next week, according to Kittell. “Let's hope we get as gentle, but soaking a rain as possible in Southern California this ...

Fire season continues to drag on with another round of Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions this week ... A low pressure system was expected to slowly move through California, likely bringing at least some rain to most local areas.

Southern California is facing fierce fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, which threaten homes and put firefighters to the test.

Answer: The Santa Ana winds have everything to do with weather. It starts with a high-pressure area over the Great Basin. That’s a huge area, spanning much of Nevada, Utah and parts of California, Idaho,