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.
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, but forecasters warn strong gusts are still possible into Wednesday. The National Weather Service had originally issued a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning that was expected to take effect at 4 a.
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.
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.
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.
What Utah has to do with Santa Ana winds — and California wildfires
The winds fueling Southern California wildfires form when a high-pressure system develops over the Great Basin in Utah and Nevada
Santa Ana winds to cause critical fire conditions in Los Angeles and Ventura counties
Southern California is braced for "extremely critical fire conditions" caused by a new period of Santa Ana winds today through Wednesday across parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the battle to contain rampant blazes goes on.
Strong Winds Forecast for Los Angeles Threaten Area's Fight Against Fires
Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
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.
LA Fires: Santa Ana Winds No-Show as Red Flag Warnings Expire, Humidity to Increase This Week
After two full days of anxiously fighting fires as if 70 mph gusts could descend at any moment, white-knuckling firefighters ...
Santa Ana winds return, wildfire containment grows - Wednesday 8 a.m. News Briefing
First responders and elected officials provide an update on the deadly Palisades and Eaton wildfires, and the return of Santa ...
'Devastation here is endless': Santa Ana winds threaten to intensify fires
Southern California is braced for "extremely critical fire conditions" caused by a new period of Santa Ana winds today ...