The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Monday, with gusts up to 65 mph forecast for parts of central California that could cause further fire spread.

The Silver Fire erupted Sunday afternoon along Route 6 in Inyo County, about 5 miles northeast of Bishop in the Owens Valley.

The Silver Fire comes as the National Weather Service has forecasted southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 65 mph on Monday for the region.

Strong winds on Monday drove an out-of-control wildfire through a remote area of eastern California, prompting evacuations for hundreds of homes.

Strong winds on Monday drove a wildfire through a remote area of eastern California, prompting evacuations for hundreds of homes.

The NWS Las Vegas NV issued a wind advisory at 4:35 a.m. on Monday valid between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. for White Mountains of Inyo County.