Damaging Santa Ana Winds In Los Angeles Area, Southern California Pose Extreme Fire Danger
Santa Ana winds are caused by strong high pressure over the Great Basin region of the West creating a pressure gradient that amps up winds through the mountains, foothills and sometimes valleys of Southern California. In this case, the winds are getting a major boost from a strong upper-level low pushing southward across the state.
A UCLA climate scientist said the “strong wind event would not have produced a fire catastrophe had we gotten, say, an inch ...
The National Weather Service warned a destructive windstorm would increase wildfire risk this week. Here's what to expect.
Treacherous wildfires driven by the worst windstorm in 10 years have blanketed Southern California, wreaking widespread ...
The track’s fire marshal, in coordination with local authorities, says there is no direct threat to the track, which is ...
Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind ...
Intense Santa Ana winds are expected to peak Tuesday night into Wednesday, leading to extreme wildfire conditions. Follow our live updates here.
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