Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho is set to hold a press conference Sunday afternoon to update families and staff about school closures.
As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, particularly the Palisades Fire which has burned nearly 24,000 acres and is only 11% contained, as well as the Eaton Fire near Pasadena which has scorched more than 14,000 acres and stands at 27% contained, schools in the district have remained closed.
Now, battle-weary firefighters are bracing for the return of strong Santa Ana winds.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the region, which are expected to persist through Wednesday.
“Moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds will affect the typical Santa Ana Wind Corridors on Saturday to Sunday and again Monday through Wednesday,” the NWS stated. “These winds combined with dry air and dry vegetation will keep the fire weather threat in the area.”
The Weather Service said gusts could reach 30 to 50 mph in many areas, with the strongest winds in wind-prone mountains and foothills potentially reaching 50 to 75 mph.
KTLA will carry the press conference live in the video player above.
