Strong Wind, Red Flag Warning Is Issued for LA County

Beverly Hills residents may want to think twice before parking their cars under tree branches this week. 

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Los Angeles County that is in effect until 3 p.m. Friday. A high wind warning means that a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring with sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more. The winds hitting this area are expected to be between 30-50 mph with gusts reaching 80 mph.

These strong winds can down trees and power lines, knock down outdoor objects, create flying debris and cause dangerous driving conditions.

There is also a red flag warning in effect over Los Angeles County until late Friday afternoon. Such a warning means that high winds and low humidity make the area vulnerable to brush and vegetation fires.

This report was compiled with information from City News Service.

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