Critical fire weather conditions in Southern California elevate wildfire risk with high winds and low humidity. Stay informed and prepared.

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Los Angeles County is under an updated heat advisory which was released by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 12:48 p.m. The advisory is valid from Tuesday 10 a.m. until Wednesday Oct. 29,

Santa Ana winds combined with low humidity levels and unseasonably warm temperatures are bringing a heightened risk of wildfires to parts of Southern California just west and north of Downtown Los Angeles this week.

As the Los Angeles area continues to see cooler-than-normal temperatures, gusty winds are forecast to blow through Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties Friday afternoon into Saturday.

Los Angeles County is included in an updated flood advisory released by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 7:47 p.m. The advisory is in effect until 10 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has directed state first responders to take early and proactive steps to protect Southern California communities.

Challenges faced during the Palisades fire included an ineffective process for recalling off-duty firefighters, and top fire officials with little experience handling a major incident.