The smoke was expected to most heavily affect northwest coastal LA County, and in areas nearest the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires.

The wildfires burning across LA are also degrading the air quality across the region. The resulting air pollution is a serious health threat, especially for children, pregnant people, older adults, and those with preexisting conditions.

High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.

Fresh off destructive wind and firestorms, the forecast remains daunting for Southern California with additional damaging Santa Ana wind threats and critical fire weather danger continuing at times over the next several days.