LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – As several major wildfires burn around the Los Angeles metro area – and more fires continue to pop up in Southern California – high winds remain a serious concern for firefighters and residents.

The National Weather Service said Wednesday that wind gusts between 70 and 100 mph had been reported around the L.A. area. An 84 mph wind gust was reported at the Hollywood Burbank Airport and a 90 mph gust was detected near Magic Mountain. At higher elevations, winds were even stronger. A 100 mph gust was recorded at Mount Lukens in the San Gabriel Mountains.

The agency described the wind conditions as “life-threatening and destructive.” They fanned flames, causing wildfires to quickly explode in size, and at times made it hard for air support to aid fire crews on the ground.

The National Weather Service had issued a warning of a “particularly dangerous situation” in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday. High winds and low humidity make things especially dangerous in the San Gabriel Mountains, San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys, Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Hills, the Sepulveda Pass area, the Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu, and the areas near Simi Valley and Moorpark.

A high wind warning is also in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday for Calabasas, Agoura Hills, the southeastern Ventura County valleys and the Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

While the worst of the winds were expected to subside by late Wednesday, generally windy and dry conditions were expected to continue for days. A Red Flag Warning is still in effect for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Thursday evening. Meteorologists are also on watch for fire weather possibly continuing into Friday afternoon.

There is no rain in the forecast all week.

Weather alerts and warnings can be extended or may expire as meteorologists see fit. You can check the latest warnings from the National Weather Service here.

The windy weather also left millions without power Wednesday. Southern California Edison’s outage map reported Wednesday morning that Public Safety Power Shutoffs (or PSPS for short) would last until at least noon on Thursday. Utilities sometimes shut off power to an area where fire risk is high to avoid downed lines sparking new blazes.

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