Forecasters warned that they expected life-threatening and destructive winds to combine with dry air, creating a critical fire-weather event in Southern California.
In addition to the fire risk, widespread damaging wind gusts, reaching 50 to 80 miles per hour, may knock down trees and power lines.
This week's storm could cause comparable damage in similar areas, along the Highway 118 and 210 corridors, forecasters said.
Utility companies in the region warned they could begin shutting off power to some customers, with potential outages affecting hundreds of thousands.
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