Southern California is facing fierce fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, which threaten homes and put firefighters to the ...

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region ...

Nearly two weeks after the start of two of the most devastating wildfires to hit the Los Angeles area, Southern California is ...

While gusty winds took a long break over Southern California this past weekend, allowing ample progress to be made in containing existing wildfires, AccuWeather meteorologists warn that winds will ...

So far, the strongest winds recorded during the fires were around 100 miles per hour, which is considered hurricane-force strength. The strong Santa Ana winds are still expected to remain throughout ...

“They act as water does in an obstructed stream—they pull up against topography ... the Los Angeles area absorbs five batterings by Santa Ana winds every December and four or five every ...

Topography matters, too — treeless mountain ... which shapes wind. What are Santa Ana winds? Southern California's winds typically flow onshore from the Pacific, carrying moist air onto land.

The fires started Jan. 7 during a powerful Santa Ana windstorm ... When you add Southern California's rugged topography of mountains, canyons and passes, that wind can now pick up speed as ...

Areas under the warning will see moderate Santa Ana winds and low humidity ... When you add Southern California's rugged topography of mountains, canyons and passes, that wind can now pick ...