The National Weather Service in San Diego warns that more strong gusty winds and low relative humidity will take hold by the afternoon, conditions that should continue through Wed

A fire weather warning will be in effect from 4 p.m. Monday until at least 6 p.m. Wednesday for inland valleys and mountain areas, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal San Diego will see mostly sunny weather through the week, with highs in the mid-60s.

With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire weather," Cal Fire said.