The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned residents of California of "life threatening" windstorm that could hit parts of the Golden State this week. The NWS warns that widespread, damaging winds and low humidity are likely to fuel rapid fire growth,

An extreme and rare wind event is on the way to Southern California this week, with 80-100 mile per hour winds expected in some regions. The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard noted on Facebook that areas not typically impacted by wind will be affected during this weather event.