Monday, 7:50 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 59% containment and the Eaton Fire at 87% containment, listing no other active fires in Los Angeles as a red flag warning extended through several parts of southern California.

Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes.

Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.

The National Weather Service issued its highest fire weather alert level for portions of the Los Angeles area for Monday into Tuesday morning, as powerful Santa Ana winds return. Threat level: The "Particularly Dangerous Situation" Red Flag Warning indicates any fires that ignite could quickly grow out of control.

Gusty Santa Ana winds will return to start the week, posing concerns for dangerous fire conditions in Southern California, including Los Angeles. The strong, dry winds will be favorable for the start of new fires as well as the rapid spread of current fires.

Elevated fire threat is accompanying the return of Santa Ana winds that are taking aim for Southern California at the beginning of the week. While the Southland’s weather conditions have been relatively mellow throughout the weekend,