Critical Fire Threat Continues in San Diego County as Santa Ana Winds Intensify
A critical fire threat will continue across County as Santa Ana winds and dry conditions persist through early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
10News Wake Up Call: Another round of Santa Ana winds; new fire in heart of LA
Dangerous conditions continue to develop in San Diego County, with red flag warnings and strong winds increasing the wildfire threat. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings until 8 p.m. Thursday for inland valleys and mountain areas, with winds expected to reach 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 75 mph.
Santa Ana Winds Still Blowing, but Attention Shifts to Forecasted Rain
Even as Santa Ana winds continued to blast parts of the Southland, helping to fuel a new brush fire in the Castaic area, local authorities turned their attention Wednesday to the possibility of rain hitting the area this weekend,
Santa Ana Winds to Persist in San Diego County Before Weekend Storm Brings Relief
An uptick in Santa Ana winds Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, combined with critically dry vegetation and low humidity, will result in elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions in County through late Thursday.
Return of Santa Ana winds brings elevated fire threat with it
Elevated fire threat is accompanying the return of Santa Ana winds that are taking aim for Southern California at the beginning of the week.
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 22. SAN DIEGO — Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders,
How Southern California firefighters are preparing for more dangerous Santa Ana winds
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.
Thermodynamics 101: The science behind Santa Ana winds and fires in Southern California
Katabatic winds? Adiabatic compression? Time for a thermodynamics lesson! The record lack of rain has also made this Santa Ana event different.
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.
Hurricane-force Winds Hit Los Angeles, San Diego Amid California Wildfires
Numerous wildfires have ignited in southern California this month, killing at least 27 people and spanning thousands of acres.
Santa Ana winds, warm temperatures and rain: Here's what to expect in Southern California
Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to ...
Southern California on edge as extreme Santa Ana winds, fire danger return and PDS warning takes effect in LA area
A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning has been issued for Southern California as a powerful and potentially ...