The most significant wind event is expected to occur between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Sustained north winds 35-45 mph are expected with gusts to 65 mph.
Isolated gusts of 80 mph to 100 mph are possible, according to the NationalWeatherService.
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A fast-moving wildfire driven by those powerful winds has burned more than 1,200 acres in Pacific Palisades.
Multiple structures have burned and some 30,000 people are under evacuation orders, but no injuries have been reported.
Gusts could reach 80 mph, with isolated gusts possibly topping 100 mph in mountains and foothills.
Winds currently are forecast at 40-60 miles per hour and are expected to intensify throughout the day.
Trees, large tree branches, and power lines may be downed by the wind.
Fire officials are urging residents to be ready to go in the event of a fire evacuation.
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NWS indicated the greatest concern for the highway 118 to 210 corridor from Simi Valley to Claremont.
The NWS says damaging winds also are expected outside of those areas.
Forecasters are warning residents to stay indoors and away from windows and to expect widespread power outages.
The fire danger will be especially acute on Wednesday.
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