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.
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 Ana wind conditions. Jan. 15, 2025. Updates:
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.
Santa Ana winds whip up again, fanning the flames of still-uncontained L.A. wildfires
With the two largest wildfires in Los Angeles County still mostly uncontained, the winds which drove their explosive growth have whipped up once again.
'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 through tomorrow across parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as the battle to contain raging blazes goes on.
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
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.
LA fires: Santa Ana hurricane-force winds could intensify wildfires
Firefighters held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions.
Los Angeles wildfires: Returning Santa Ana winds threaten to expand deadly blazes
Dangerous Santa Ana winds are expected to return to the Los Angeles area this week, potentially fueling the growth of new and ...
Santa Ana winds bring another day of extreme fire danger to SoCal
Strong Santa Ana winds will bring another afternoon of extreme fire danger to Southern California, which two deadly blazes ...
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 ...
A ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ is forecast for fire-scarred Los Angeles area
Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as a final round of dangerous fire weather was forecast for the region on ...
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 ...