Wind Forecast for L.A. Fires Was Weaker Than Expected, but Could Pick Up Wednesday
On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest of the day. But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.
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