Stiff Santa Ana winds remain in SoCal

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Strong Santa Ana winds were expected to continue blowing in the San Diego area Wednesday, along with a chance of showers throughout the county.

A rise in relative humidity allowed Tuesday's red flag warning for extreme fire danger to expire at 10 p.m., but another blustery day is expected Wednesday, with eastern winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph in the valleys, according to the National Weather Service.

The agency issued a high wind warning that will be in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday in coastal areas and until 10 p.m. Wednesday in the mountains and valleys.

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