The Santa Ana winds are blowing through the region.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from the Los Angeles County coastline inward to downtown Los Angeles.
The winds hitting the area are expected to be between 20-30 m.p.h. with gusts reaching up to 45 m.p.h.
Strong winds can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles (SUVs, vans, pickup trucks, etc.). Major roadways that could be affected by the gusty winds include the 101 freeway.
—City News Service contributed to this report.