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

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

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.

After a brief break on Sunday afternoon, another prolonged round of gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to develop, forecasters say.

Southern California will experience cooler and breezy temperatures over the weekend before another Santa Ana event develops early next week.

Fire weather watch. A Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for most of Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Monday and Tuesday, as northeast Santa Ana winds will likely bring criti

This weekend will be cool with daytime highs generally below normal this time of year with the exception of mountains and deserts. The marine layer and low clouds will rebuild along the coast and some inland valleys in the evening and morning hours for the next couple of days,

A much-needed break from powerful winds continues in Southern California Saturday, but a Santa Ana wind event next week brings back fire danger.Cooler temperatures are expected through the weekend as an onshore flow returns,