Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this weekend, dampening prospects of another round of deadly wildfires while raising the possibility of challenges like toxic ash runoff.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory at 12:54 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. The advisory is for Southern Ventura County Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor and Eastern San Gabriel Mountains.

As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.