How to prepare for the next Santa Ana wind event forecasted this week
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California Faces New Santa Ana Wind Blast As Fires Continue
California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed fire engines, water-dropping aircraft and hand crews across the region—to enable a rapid response if a new fire does break out, according to The Associated Press.
Santa Ana wind forecast incites worry: When high winds could return to LA area
Powerful Santa Ana winds are returning to the Los Angeles area this week, worrying officials as they work to contain multiple large wildfires.
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.
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.
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Firefighters in LA, San Diego tamp down blazes as officials prepare for rain
Red flag warnings are in effect until Thursday for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego due to low humidity and relentless Santa Ana winds.
California Wildfires: New Warnings For LA and San Diego Amid High Winds
"A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly," the NWS said.
'Extreme fire behavior' possible near LA, San Diego as Santa Ana winds return
Red flag warnings are in effect until Thursday for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, due to low humidity and an uptick in Santa Ana winds.
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.
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 ...
Wind advisory for Santa Lucia Mountains until Wednesday morning, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 10:43 p.m. a wind advisory was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts ...
Trump’s Order Won’t Halt California’s Offshore Wind Leases. But Will It Derail the Industry?
The president’s order has no immediate effect on offshore wind leases already authorized, including two large areas off ...
Worsening wind forecast brings new L.A.-area fire risk beginning Monday: ‘This is a time to act’
The Santa Ana wind forecast for Southern California has worsened, and forecasters now expect to issue a red flag fire weather ...
Santa Clarita Valley and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area under a high wind watch Thursday, says the NWS
On Tuesday at 10:43 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a high wind watch valid for Thursday between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Santa Ana winds threaten again this week as firefighters labor to douse Los Angeles blazes
"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service ...