Gusty winds and extreme fire weather return to Southern California

Gusty winds and extreme fire weather return to Southern California
The Palisades Fire as it approaches homes in Los Angeles (Darrin Hurwitz via AP)

Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago.

Gusts could peak at 70mph along the coast and 100mph in the mountains and foothills during extreme fire weather that is expected to last through to Tuesday.

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