Santa Ana, California and wind
This weekend's cool temperatures and higher humidity are expected to give way to more Santa Anas and a new red flag warning Monday.
Forecasters say the moisture will do virtually nothing to tamp down the threat of wildfires in a region starving for rain.
The winds fueling fires in Southern California are beginning to relax, but the forecast calls for their return next week.
The Red Flag Warning expired in San Diego and SDG&E has restored the power to areas shut off during the warning.
Forecasters say weaker winds will hit on Saturday night and Sunday, and that there will be no relief until the county gets rain.
Santa Ana winds are funneling dry and cold air to Southern California, elevating fire danger and bringing overnight low temperatures to freezing points in some areas.
Santa Anas winds blustered the inland valleys and mountains Thursday amid a continued Red Flag Warning, with some areas in the region experiencing wind speeds over over 75 mph.
Parts of San Diego County will be dealing with more Santa Ana winds starting Monday afternoon, and the fire weather conditions could mean potential San Diego Gas & Electric power shutoffs for many communities.
(Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) Finally, weather conditions ... according to the National Weather Service. Despite calmer Santa Ana winds overnight, dry conditions will continue, leading ...