The clocks went back and the wind turned early Sunday, bringing hot conditions to large parts of Southern California on the first day of Daylight Standard Time.
Strong winds from the north were blowing across the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys and the Santa Monica Mountains, raising the risk of wildfires, according to the National Weather Service. Some gusts in Porter Ranch and east of the Santa Monica Mountains hit 60 miles per hour, with Santa Monica and Los Angeles International Airport recording winds in the 20 to 30 mph range.
“If you're going to drive up the I-5 corridor, you're going to encounter some really strong winds,” said Mike Wofford, a meteorologist with the weather service in Oxnard.
Winds are expected to change to northeasterly winds tonight and continue into Monday. There are currently red flag warnings in place for Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
“Strong winds and low humidity,” Wofford said. “Whenever we get that combination, that's a significant firepower risk.”
Temperatures are mild in the LA region, with highs in the low to mid 70s on Sunday. Warm temperatures are expected to remain strong throughout the week.
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