UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Southern California until Sunday afternoon, says the NWS
On Saturday at 1:55 a.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory valid from 9 a.m. until Sunday 2 p.m. The advisory is for Santa Clarita Valley, Central Ventura County Valleys, Malibu Coast,
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.
Fires and wind cause Southern California freeway and highway closures
Fire and wind conditions have closed several freeways and highways in impacted Southern California areas. Caltrans provided a list of fully closed highways and freeways, as of Wednesday morning. Closures are due to Palisades,
Santa Ana winds return this weekend, early next week in Southern California
Another wave of Santa Ana winds arrive Saturday, likely generating gusts over 40 mph throughout the Inland Empire going into Sunday.
Southern California fire danger | Wind gusts could reach 80 mph
Kelly Curran breaks down the forecast for damaging winds in Southern California on Tuesday. This forecast is from Jan. 7 at 6 a.m.
What makes the Santa Ana winds so destructive?
The Santa Ana winds become particularly dangerous when combined with other climate conditions such as drought, which increases the risk of wildfires like the ones currently raging in the Los Angeles area.
How do Santa Ana winds hinder fight against LA fires? We explain.
Fast-moving Santa Ana winds – some as powerful as a hurricane – have been roaring across Southern California and feeding the wildfires firefighters are battling in the Los Angeles area. And the heightened fire risk will continue into next week.
Eaton Fire still raging in Southern California Saturday as Santa Ana winds pick back up
The Eaton Fire – one of a multitude of wildfires incinerating the Los Angeles area – is still burning with little containment on Saturday as the Santa Ana wind event fueling the blazes is set to continue into next week.
Strong Santa Ana winds make it difficult to fight wildfires
Strong Santa Ana winds and the surrounding topography in Southern California have made it extremely challenging for firefighters to battle the blazes across Los Angeles County. Neil Lareau, an assistant professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Nevada,
Will Santa Ana winds keep stoking California wildfires? Here's the weekend forecast.
The winds will come and go, with the strongest gusts expected early next week, especially next Monday night and into Tuesday, forecasters said.
John Wheeler: California's Santa Ana winds caused by geography
When coastal California becomes news with the report of multiple wildfires, especially during fall and winter, there is usually a mention of Santa Ana winds. These winds are the result of strong high pressure farther east in the inter-mountain western region,
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