By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Los Angeles, Ventura counties and Santa Barbara counties face especially high risks of wildfires as tens of thousands of residents face possible power shutoffs — with forecasters announcing a rare weather advisory that’s typically issued only once every few years,

Strong northeasterly winds, known as Santa Ana, will howl through the mountains and canyons of Southern California from Wednesday to Thursday, igniting a wildfire risk not seen for years in the region,

The National Weather Service has issued a particularly dangerous situation red flag warning for Southern California as Santa Ana winds roar through midweek. Here’s what you can expect.