Strong winds did prompt Edison and another utility, San Diego Gas & Electric, to begin cutting power to customers to reduce the risk of fires caused by their equipment. Edison, which had cut power to more than 150,000 customers, said it expected to continue electricity shut-offs through Friday.

The intense Santa Ana winds and a trio of large wildfires caused power outages for more than 200,000 homes and businesses in Los Angeles County Tuesday night. Ahead of the strong storm, officials predicted this weather will "likely be the most destructive windstorm seen since 2011.