Officials are considering Power Safety Shutoffs for over 170,000 customers in Southern California due to strong Santa Ana winds, with gusts up to 80 mph in mountain areas and 55 mph in coastal regions. Southern California Edison is prepared to implement shutoffs as a last resort to prevent wildfire risks, with areas like Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties under consideration. Red flag warnings and wind advisories are in effect, as the combination of winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity levels pose a significant wildfire threat in the region.
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