Santa Ana Winds Prompt Red-Flag Warning for Mountain Zones

Hold on to your hats, Los Angeles! The National Weather Service has issued a red-flag warning for this afternoon due to the return of gusty offshore wind conditions in L.A. and Ventura mountain areas. The Santa Ana winds are back, and with them come wildfire conditions.

Jayme Laber, a hydrologist for the weather service, says that "everything is normal" but warns residents to "be on alert" and report smoke, according to L.A. Now. Laber added that gusty winds and low relative humidity are crucial for fires.

Today's red-flag warning begins at 3pm and is meant to alert fire agencies. The warning does not indicate danger and remains in effect until Thursday afternoon.