A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning has been issued for Southern California as a powerful and potentially damaging Santa Ana wind event is expected.The National Weather Service announced a PDS warning will be in effect in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service said.

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With the strongest gusts expected on Tuesday, extreme fire condition threats will prevail until midweek, L.A.-area fire chiefs say.

In recent days, however, the region’s powerful Santa Ana winds—which have been fanning the flames—have begun to slow down. This lull has offered firefighters a reprieve and a key opportunity to make progress against the blazes, but forecasts suggest the Santa Ana will return next week. What are these gusts, and how have they become so strong?

The winds fueling Southern California wildfires form when a high-pressure system develops over the Great Basin in Utah and Nevada

Now, Santa Ana winds are expected to sweep through the area early next week, accompanied by low humidity, meaning more potentially dangerous fire conditions. Here's what to expect over the weekend and into next week.

BASE CAMP Dust Mask aids Californians during the Greater Los Angeles wildfires, driven by Santa Ana winds, promoting clean air, safety, and community health. As California faces the devastating impact of the Santa Ana winds starting January 16,

A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning remains in effect as strong winds cause extreme fire danger in Southern California.

As firefighters brace for yet another round of strong Santa Ana winds over the next several days, prompting high wind warnings, dozens of residents and businesses owners impacted by the Eaton Fire attended a community meeting in Pasadena.

Santa Ana winds return to Southern California from Monday to Tuesday, once again raising fire danger concerns.