"A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly," the NWS said.

As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, several new fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.

Following weeks of critically bone-dry conditions, San Diego County could finally get a taste of rain over the weekend.

A red flag warning was set to expire for San Diego County Wednesday as Santa Ana winds diminish, although dry conditions could still create concern for wildfires in the days to come, forecasters said.

The fires come as San Diego County mountains and valleys, along with other parts of Southern California, remain under a red flag warning.

"If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior," the NWS warns.

This weekend's cool temperatures and higher humidity are expected to give way to more Santa Anas and a new red flag warning Monday.

A red flag warning has been issued for the Inland Empire and some cities in the Coachella Valley as strong gusty winds and low humidity are expected early next week. The warning is in effect from 10 a.

For the third day in a row this week, some schools are canceling classes due to strong winds and power outages.

Hours after the Center fire or Bernardo fire sparked, all residents were allowed to return home Wednesday afternoon, and roads were reopened.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area that left parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.