A rare "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning is in effect for much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Monday night through Tuesday as powerful Santa Ana winds intensify. Threat level: The National Weather Service and local law enforcement are urging residents to be prepared to evacuate should any wildfires ignite,

A strong Santa Ana wind event is setting up across Southern California. A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) alert has been issued for Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Southern California is bracing for another round of strong, potentially dangerous Santa Ana winds just over a month after a similar wind event helped fuel the Mountain Fire, which scorched nearly 20,000 acres in Ventura County and sent residents scrambling for safety as flames closed in.