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 latest: Death toll climbs to 24 as firefighters race against intensifying Santa Ana winds
Since the first flames sparked in the Santa Ana winds on January 7, at least 16 have been confirmed dead, 12,000 structures have been destroyed, and over 150,000 residents have been ordered to leave their homes.
With the strongest gusts expected on Tuesday, extreme fire condition threats will prevail until midweek, L.A.-area fire ...
The winds will come and go, with the strongest gusts expected early next week, especially next Monday night and into Tuesday, ...
The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of San Diego County amid another round of Santa Ana winds ...
At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, ...
Santa Ana winds can bring disruptive impacts to daily life in Los Angeles and parts of southern California, but when coupled ...
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