A red flag warning for dangerous wildfire conditions in parts of Southern California has been canceled. The National Weather Service announced the cancellation of the warning after the latest wind projections lowered.

Ventura County will kick off the new year with warm, dry and gusty conditions as Santa Ana winds return and increase the potential for critical fire weather.

Strong Santa Ana winds with gusts up to 65 mph return to the inland and mountain areas, prompting a red flag warning across Southern California.

A red flag warning will be in effect on New Year's Eve as wildfire danger increases in parts of Southern California.

Santa Ana winds are expected to usher in dry wildfire conditions for Southern California on New Year's Eve, according to the National Weather Service.

Gusty winds and low humidities are expected to return to Southern California this week, prompting officials to raise fire warning levels. “The Santa Ana conditions will start setting up tomorrow,” KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said Tuesday.

Another round of gusty Santa Ana winds will lift the fire danger Tuesday in the Southern Californian mountain areas. National Weather Service forecasters said winds could begin ramping up as early as Monday night.

Another round of Santa Ana winds will make its way through Southern California on New Year's Eve. The winds won't be strong, but humidity levels are expected to remain low Tuesday and Wednesday, increasing fire danger in some areas.