Forecasts of strong and cold winds in Santa Ana for Southern California

Strong, cold Santa Ana winds are expected to blow across southern California starting Monday night, with gusts of up to 90 miles per hour in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.

Widespread destructive winds are expected throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. The winds have the potential to knock down trees or power lines by Wednesday.

Winds could be 60 to 120 km / h from the Hollywood Hills to Malibu and the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, said Todd Hall, a meteorologist with the Oxnard National Weather Service. The weather service issued a red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties from Monday evening through Tuesday evening.

“There’s a pretty good threat from downed power lines,” Hall said, and residents should be aware of their surroundings when going outside. On Tuesday, pilots should also expect windy conditions due to crosswinds. The winds also have the potential to contribute to potential fire conditions, which are made even worse by the lack of precipitation, Hall said.

Due to the extreme conditions, Anaheim officials announced the closure of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution site at Disneyland. Orange County started using the station as a “super” vaccination site last week. Due to the closure, the Tuesday appointments will be postponed.

In Los Angeles County, Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby announced additional staffing across the county.

In addition, the Los Angeles County Emergency Management Office “will be on high alert” to respond to the conditions, said Kevin McGowan, director of the office. Residents should also be prepared to evacuate “at all times, especially if you live in canyon, mountain or foothill communities,” he said.

The Santa Ana winds are particularly cold this time around. The Los Angeles County health official has extended a cold weather alert for parts of LA County, including Lancaster and in the mountains, where temperatures are expected to drop below 32 degrees.

The National Weather Service is also urging boaters to exercise caution, particularly around Catalina Island, where winds contribute to strong swells. The weather service also warned of high waves and dangerous rip currents until Tuesday evening along the coast.