Thousands of people could be without power due to strong winds expected to hit Southern California again in the coming days The Santa Ana wind movement is getting closer.

The National Weather Service issued a “particularly hazardous situation” warning that went into effect at 8 p.m. Monday evening and was expected to last at least until 2 p.m. Tuesday for regions including the San Gabriel and Santa Monica Mountains, as well as Calabasas and the San Gabriel valleys , Antelope and Santa Clarita and the Malibu coast.

This is the second PDS warning weather authorities have issued in two months, the latest coming the week the devastating events occurred A mountain fire broke out in Ventura Countyburned nearly 20,000 acres of land and destroyed nearly 250 buildings.

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A standard red flag warning will then remain in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday, NWS officials said.

In some of the most wind-prone areas, peak winds can reach temperatures of up to 65 mph, while typical gusts can be expected at speeds between 25 and 40 mph.

“Some of the windier foothills and mountains will likely experience winds of 30 to 50 mph with damaging wind gusts in the 60 to 80 mph range through Tuesday,” NWS officials said. “Some of the strongest wind areas will likely be San Gabriels, Santa Susanas, west of Santa Monica to Malibu, the valleys of Ventura County (particularly Simi Valley and Moorpark) and the western San Fernando Valley (particularly Highway 118/210 corridors from Porter Ranch to San Fernando).”

Coupled with low humidity, which may reach as low as 5% in some areas, weather authorities say conditions bear a worrying resemblance to those of early November.

The local fire departments have already started preparations. The Los Angeles County Fire Department says it has “implemented its expanded staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre-deployment of ground and air resources throughout the county.”

Residents were advised to make evacuation plans, especially if they live in more fire-prone areas. You are urged to report any signs of smoke or fire immediately.

Southern California Edison is monitoring the situation and has already notified thousands of customers that their power may need to be shut off to prevent electrical equipment from starting fires in windy conditions.