A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning remains in effect as strong winds cause extreme fire danger in Southern California.

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.

The winds fueling Southern California wildfires form when a high-pressure system develops over the Great Basin in Utah and Nevada