The first significant Santa Ana wind event of the season is set to drive up temperatures and deliver gusty conditions to some areas over the next two days, raising the possibility of wildfires.

A red flag warning of critical fire conditions will be in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday until 6 p.m. Wednesday in the western San Gabriel Mountains, as well as southeastern Ventura County Valleys and the Santa Susana Mountains.

Forecasters said those areas could experience wind gusts of up to 45 mph, with humidity falling as low as 8% Tuesday and 5% Wednesday.

The warmest temperatures in coastal areas are expected on Tuesday, while interior areas will see their warmest conditions on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters said high temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s a

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