SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (KABC) — Strong winds will blow through parts of Southern California on Monday and have already caused some damage.

A large tree fell along Fox Street in San Fernando and landed between two vehicles. No injuries were reported.

“The wind is very strong and the reason for that is the proximity to the foothills over there. It just whips down the side of my house and I can hear the chimes all night long,” said a resident named Cara.

The wind is fueling concerns about possible wildfires and an outbreak stronger Wind event in Santa Ana is expected later this week. Here's what you need to know:

Red flag warning in effect

A Red Flag Warning of Critical Fire Danger is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday in the San Gabriel Mountains, the 14 Freeway Corridor, the Santa Clarita Valley, the Malibu Coast, Calabasas, the San Fernando Valley and the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

Wind gusts exceeding 50 miles per hour were recorded in the Santa Monica and San Gabriel Mountains in the early morning hours Monday as the “moderate” wind event began in Santa Ana, according to the National Weather Service.

Winds are expected to gradually ease during the afternoon and evening hours.

“Peak gusts are generally in the 30 to 50 mph range in typical wind prone areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including the Malibu coast, with the exception of the mountains of Los Angeles County where gusts of 50 to 70 mph are observed will,” said the NWS.

Humidity was expected to fall to 10% to 20% Monday afternoon, heightening fire concerns.

What should SoCal expect?

The area is expected to get a reprieve from the winds on Tuesday, with a “stronger, more widespread and longer-lasting Santa Ana wind event likely to bring widespread critical fire weather conditions to wind-prone areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Wednesday.” “Thursday.”

Most areas that were under a warning advisory Monday will be under a fire weather watch late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon, as will the Antelope Valley Foothills and the San Gabriel Valley.

But the fire weather watch will likely be upgraded to red flag warnings as the wind event unfolds, forecasters said.

When will the winds die down in Santa Ana?

Winds are expected to ease again by Thursday afternoon and calmer weather is expected over the weekend.

Strong winds can cause power outages

As is common with Santa Ana wind events, Edison officials in Southern California warned that some residents may be subject to “public safety shutoffs,” in which power is cut in some areas with particularly strong winds to reduce the possibility of fires starting damaged equipment.

As of late Monday morning, about three dozen SCE customers in Los Angeles County were experiencing a power outage due to the public safety power shutoff program, while more than 35,600 customers in LA County and 8,100 in Orange County were in areas where power outages were being considered became.

Firefighters are urging people to stay safe

Residents are asked to avoid this any Activity that could cause a fire. Firefighters say the slightest spark can be dangerous.

“Pay attention to the burn bans,” said Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “If you can’t burn, don’t do it. If you are someone who works with heavy equipment and machinery, make sure there are no chains hanging on your trailers as these will cause sparks.”

“Everything is as dry as it can be because it's been hot all summer, and all of a sudden these Santa Ana winds start blowing, that's what's hitting us,” she added. “That’s what brings everything together.”

City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.