A red flag warning has been issued for the Inland Empire and some cities in the Coachella Valley as strong gusty winds and low humidity are expected early next week. The warning is in effect from 10 a.

NWS' 3:40 a.m. advisory indicates winds were blowing northeast at speeds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.

Two major fires are still uncontained in the Los Angeles area with red flag warnings issued for Monday, meaning powerful Santa Ana winds will make conditions hard for crews to fight already devastating blazes.

Red flag criteria is generally when relative humidity is at 15% or less, combined with sustained winds and/or gusts of 25 mph or greater. Both of these conditions must occur simultaneously for at least 3 hours in a 12 hour period, according to the NWS.

The latest Red Flag warning affecting SoCal has fire crews in Orange County mobilizing. Anaheim Fire and Rescue Chief Patrick Russell knows very well the risk the strong winds pose.

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning starting Monday for San Diego County's inland valleys and mountains.

As firefighters struggle to gain control of massive and deadly wildfires that are raging across parts of the Los Angeles area, the region is once again bracing for the potential of new fires and for current ones to intensify as a new storm system heads for the state.

Cal Fire said crews will continue reinforcing and maintaining the wildfire's containment lines as critical fire weather is here.

Cal Fire crews are responding to the scene of a brush fire in Ramona that broke out early Tuesday morning, threatening at least one structure.

Poway, San Diego County, California, US Video Recording Date/Time: January 20, 2025 at 14:00h Residents were evacuated as a brush fire broke out in Poway, San Diego County, California, on Monday, January 20,

CBS 8's Steve Price spoke to residents in Poway about a brush fire that threatened their homes during dangerous fire weather.