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Winds could reach up to 35 or 45 mph on some high peaks Tuesday and Wednesday as humidity is expected to drop, creating some more challenging conditions, said Ryan Walbrun, a National Weather Service meteorologist assigned to the Mountain fire.

North and northeast winds could reach up to 50 mph, with the strongest gusts in the higher elevations of the Simi Valley and San Fernando Valley.

In Simi Valley, gusts could reach up to 30 mph Monday night.

Waves can reach up to 50 feet in more advanced spots — making it a hotspot for thrill seekers.

“You have to think: What’s the goal? For most people, it’s living an independent life — you want to be able to do basic things, like reach up to grab a dish, play with your grandchildren,” he says.