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 amps up winds through the mountains, foothills and sometimes valleys of Southern California. In this case, the winds are getting a major boost from a strong upper-level low pushing southward across the state.
Southern California Edison, SoCal
Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly ...
The Palisades and Hurst fires are “stretching the capacity of emergency services to their maximum limits,” officials said.
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