Santa Ana winds to keep fire threat high until Wednesday evening, officials warn
With the strongest gusts expected on Tuesday, extreme fire condition threats will prevail until midweek, L.A.-area fire chiefs say.
Strong Santa Ana winds, fire danger cause rare PDS warning to remain in effect in Southern California
A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning remains in effect as strong winds cause extreme fire danger in Southern California.
Art has long found inspiration, and foreboding, in the Santa Ana winds
As the L.A. fires rage, we’re reminded of movies, books and songs that speak to the city’s love-hate relationship with the forces that shape it.
Los Angeles wildfires: Returning Santa Ana winds threaten to expand deadly blazes
Dangerous Santa Ana winds are expected to return to the Los Angeles area this week, potentially fueling the growth of new and existing wildfires, according to FOX Weather.
How do Santa Ana winds hinder fight against LA fires? We explain.
Santa Ana winds occur when air flows west from a region of high pressure over the dry Great Basin to lower pressure off the California coast, According to Accuweather. As that cool interior air flows over and through mountain passes, it accelerates, sinks and compresses.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.
Stronger Santa Ana Winds to Return, and Risk May Rise to ‘Extreme’
After a brief break on Sunday afternoon, another prolonged round of gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to develop, forecasters say.
Santa Ana wind forecast incites worry: When high winds could return to LA area
Powerful Santa Ana winds are returning to the Los Angeles area this week, worrying officials as they work to contain multiple large wildfires.
What are the Santa Ana winds?
So far, the strongest winds recorded during the fires were around 100 miles per hour, which is considered hurricane-force strength. The strong Santa Ana winds are still expected to remain throughout the week, which is not ideal for the ongoing fight to contain the fires.
Windblown dust and ash advisory remains as strong Santa Ana winds expected throughout Los Angeles County
A windblown dust and ash advisory remains in effect in Los Angeles County as another round of strong Santa Ana winds is expected.
Winds calmer in Southern California; dozens still missing in LA fires area
People in Southern California are on high alert for dangerous Santa Ana winds for a few more hours after calmer conditions prevailed Wednesday morning. At least 25 people have died in the fires and dozens are still missing.
Santa Ana winds pick up, threatening to stoke massive LA fires anew
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Santa Ana winds bring another day of extreme fire danger to SoCal
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L.A. Wildfires: Firefighters Get Reprieve As Santa Ana Winds Weaker Than Expected, But Forecasters Warn Strong Gusts Still Possible Into Wednesday – Update
Firefighters are getting a much needed break today as Santa Ana winds developed later and weaker than originally expected, ...