SDG&E restoring power to some areas — but more outages loom as Santa Ana windstorm continues
With winds roaring as high as 80 miles an hour in places such as Palomar Mountain, SDG&E earlier this week initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs that de-energize circuits in areas to help ensure that gusts don’t knock down power lines and possibly start a fire when they hit the ground.
Why is it so windy? Here's what to know about the notorious Santa Ana winds
Strong wind gusts are blasting Los Angeles this week. Here’s what to know about Santa Ana winds and why it’s so windy.
What are the Santa Ana winds that have driven LA fires?
“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill and Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis are among those whose homes are at risk as fires continue to break out across Los Angeles, causing more than 30,000 people to flee the Pacific Palisades as well as parts of Malibu and Santa Monica. Hamill posted an update on his Instagram on …
Santa Ana Winds: What's Causing California's 'Life-Threatening' Storm?
Southern California is facing a major Santa Ana windstorm expected to bring dangerous and destructive conditions. Gusts of 50–70 mph are forecasted from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, with localized maximums reaching up to 100 mph in elevated areas.
Next Santa Ana wind event is expected in Southern California as fires continue to burn
Although the strongest wind gusts have passed through the Southern California region, another "traditional Santa Ana wind event" will move in Thursday night.
Authorities warn of 'life-threatening, destructive' windstorm in Ventura, Los Angeles
The National Weather Service warned a destructive windstorm would increase wildfire risk this week. Here's what to expect.
Cal Fire Bolsters Resources Throughout Region Ahead of Santa Ana Windstorm
In the face of what's predicted to be an intense Santa Ana windstorm, additional firefighting resources will be deployed throughout San Diego County for the remainder of the week, it was announced Monday.
Los Angeles forecast warns of more fire danger from Santa Ana winds
Red Flag Warnings remain in effect through Friday evening for much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the National Weather Service said.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
Powerful Santa Ana winds, near hurricane strength at times, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and pushed wildfires into several neighborhoods starting Jan. 7, 2025. Over 1,000 stuctures, mostly homes,
California forecast: Ferocious winds continue as LA fires rage on
The apocalyptic and deadly wildfires ravaging Southern California remain extremely volatile Thursday as a terrifying third day of a critical fire weather threat grips much of LA County.
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 ...
LA County is facing a swarm of wildfires powered by a rare windstorm. Here is what we know.
There are at least three dangerous and rapidly spreading wildfires in Los Angeles County each having started on Tuesday, Jan ...
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'Life-threatening' windstorm brings critical fire weather back to Southern California
Southern California braced for another round of howling Santa Ana winds – this time, the incoming windstorm is considered ...
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Santa Anita Park in Arcadia cancels training amid Eaton fire worries
The track’s fire marshal, in coordination with local authorities, says there is no direct threat to the track, which is ...
How a rare windstorm whipped up LA County’s catastrophic hellscape
A UCLA climate scientist said the “strong wind event would not have produced a fire catastrophe had we gotten, say, an inch ...
Gusty, dry Santa Ana winds create 'worst-case scenario' for wildfire risk: Live updates
Intense Santa Ana winds are expected to peak Tuesday night into Wednesday, leading to extreme wildfire conditions. Follow our live updates here.
Explosive Los Angeles Wildfires Rage on Even as Fierce Winds Ebb
Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning uncontained on Thursday, but a brief ...