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.
At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, ...
The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.
Strong winds with gusts as high as 90 mph have caused flights to turn around, as several airlines waive change fees for ...
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The San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys are expected to see winds at 30 to 50 mph until Wednesday evening, with widespread ...
The Santa Anas have already sparked a major blaze near Malibu and could do the same in other parts of Southern California.
The deadly fires have destroyed at least 1,000 homes, businesses, and other structures, according to Los Angeles County Fire ...
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