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.
The gusty winds that helped spread multiple wildfires gradually subsided on Wednesday afternoon, but dry conditions mean less ...
At least 10 people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.
California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.
At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, burned tens of thousands of acres and prompted the evacuation of an estimated ...
The high winds have fanned flames, causing wildfires to quickly explode in size, and at times made it hard for air support to ...
Neighbors held man, seen with propane torch, until cops arrive, leading to a potential break in Kenneth Fire investigation.
Locations of “greatest concern” in the “life-threatening” and “destructive” windstorm include cities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
The Santa Ana winds occur when there is high pressure to the east, in the Great Basin, and a low-pressure system off the ...
Dry air and strong winds are some of the reasons residents in Southern California have recently been dealing with ...
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