LAFD Captain Erik Scott reminds the community that cool weather does not mean there is less of a fire threat. Scott warns this wind event is much stronger than winds during Malibu’s Franklin Fire in December.

A "life threatening" and "destructive" windstorm is expected from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning across much of the Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, according to the NWS. Areas that are not typically windy will also be impacted, the agency said.

The NWS is warning SoCal residents to be prepared as a life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm is expected to sweep through much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties Tuesday through Wednesday.