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Wind Gusts Top 100 MPH At Magic Mountain Truck Trail As Santa Ana Winds Arrive
The Santa Ana winds quickly dry out brush and increase the risk of wildfires.
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As Santa Ana winds blew into the region, the National Weather Service reported gusts reaching into the triple digits on Monday. The highest: 104-mph gusts recorded near the Magic Mountain Truck Trail, in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Power safety shutoffs: As of Monday morning, more than 3,600 SoCal Edison customers had their power shut off to mitigate fire risk, mostly in San Bernardino County. Nearly 200,000 SoCal Edison customers could still see their power cut during the wind event.
Upcoming weather: Red flag conditions will stick around into Monday night. Winds will taper off through Thursday, and daytime temperatures will climb into the high 80s. Nighttime temps will stay cool.
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