Santa Ana winds occur when air flows west from a region of high pressure over the dry Great Basin to lower pressure off the California coast, According to Accuweather. As that cool interior air flows over and through mountain passes, it accelerates, sinks and compresses.

Los Angeles’ wildfires are still burning two weeks after they sparked — and the City of Angels could be in for deeper trouble as the hurricane-force winds that first fanned the flames return to the region.

Much of inland San Diego County was whipped yet again by a strong Santa Ana wind event Monday into Tuesday, contributing to risky fire conditions as the region remains bone-dry.

Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, as another Santa Ana wind event is expected to bring back fire danger to the region.The National Weather Service has issued a warning of a "particularly dangerous situation" for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning due to low humidity and damaging Santa Ana winds.