Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes.

Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.

Gusty Santa Ana winds will return to start the week, posing concerns for dangerous fire conditions in Southern California, including Los Angeles. The strong, dry winds will be favorable for the start of new fires as well as the rapid spread of current fires.

The latest Santa Ana winds will return Monday, with the strongest gusts expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, as Los Angeles fires continue to burn.

Elevated fire threat is accompanying the return of Santa Ana winds that are taking aim for Southern California at the beginning of the week. While the Southland’s weather conditions have been relatively mellow throughout the weekend,

As Southern California shifts into recovery mode after the devastating wildfires, residents should stay on alert on Monday and Tuesday with high winds returning. The National Weather Service has issued another Red Flag Warning from 10 a.