California is bracing for another round of powerful winds that will cause humidity levels to drop and raise the risk of wildfires in much of the state.

Power shutoffs may affect nearly 240,000 across California this week, but officials say there shouldn't be voting disruptions, even if places lose electricity.

California residents face power shutoffs this week as warm, dry winds sweep the state, threatening to tear down utility lines and spark wildfires.

San Francisco Chronicle meteorologist Anthony Edwards said this week’s offshore winds – which defy the usual pattern by blowing from inland west toward the ocean – represent

The state is still recovering from one of the worst wildfire seasons on record with more than 1 million acres burned so far. High winds can cause power companies to shut off power to some areas to mitigate the risks of power lines sparking fires.