warning of extreme fire risk and blowing dust for much of southern California. A Santa Ana winds forecast map by AccuWeather. It predicts 40-60 mph gusts and warns of extreme fire risk.

A map shows the fire risk across Southern California through to Wednesday. Strong Santa Ana winds are forecast to pick up again, threatening more communities with the risk of wildfires.

While the cause of fires remains unknown, the severity and growth of these fires can be attributed to the weather, specifically, the Santa Ana winds. Typically, the winds in Southern California ...