southern California, winds and fire risk

California wildfire forecast: Critical fire risk issued amid strong wind and dry conditions
High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.
Strongest winds in a decade to hit Southern California, bringing extreme fire risk
Winds began gaining strength across Southern California on Tuesday, as forecasters warned of powerful, dry gusts that could bring down trees, damage homes and bring extreme fire risk to areas that haven't seen substantial rain in months.
Wildfires erupt in Los Angeles County as powerful windstorm hits Southern California
At least two fires broke out in the Los Angeles area as a life-threatening, widespread windstorm creates extremely dangerous fire weather conditions in Southern California. Follow for live updates.
Strongest winds in over a decade could increase fire risk to dry Southern California
The strongest winds in more than a decade could hit Southern California, potentially causing structural damage and bringing extreme fire risk to areas that haven’t seen substantial rain in months
Strong winds hit Southern California — with perhaps much more on the way
Strong winds — with gusts as high as 79 mph in the San Gabriel Mountains — began blowing their way through Southern California on Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, leading to the possibility of downed trees and wires,
Wind advisory affecting Southern California until Thursday evening, says the NWS
On Thursday at 12:29 a.m. a wind advisory was issued by the NWS Phoenix AZ valid for Thursday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. The ...
Thousands flee, homes burn as wind-driven fires rage in California: Live updates
Buildings were destroyed and nearly 3,000 acres burned in the Pacific Palisades area as thousands fled to safety from ...
What to know about Southern California's high wind warning and Los Angeles fire risks
High winds that weather officials have called "life-threatening and destructive" are hitting Southern California Tuesday, ...
Wind advisory for Southern California until Friday afternoon, says the NWS
On Wednesday at 9:54 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory valid from 10 p.m. until Friday 2 p.m. The ...
A Dangerously Dry Southern California Was Ready to Burn
Parched vegetation combined with strong Santa Ana winds and low relative humidity levels led to the devastating wildfires in ...
Fires and wind cause Southern California freeway and highway closures
Fire and wind conditions have closed several freeways and highways in impacted Southern California areas. Caltrans provided a ...
Southern California fire danger | Wind gusts could reach 80 mph
Kelly Curran breaks down the forecast for damaging winds in Southern California on Tuesday. This forecast is from Jan. 7 at 6 ...
‘It Was Biblical’: Ash and Flame Upend Life in Southern California
Wind-whipped wildfire blew through communities of every socioeconomic status and stripe, merging, psychically if not ...
5 fatalities confirmed as Southern California wildfires rage; 1,000+ structures destroyed | LIVE
Wildfires burning in Pacific Palisades and Altadena are now considered the largest fires on record for the month of January ...
Feeling that wind in Arizona? Here's why California gusts are coming here
The Phoenix Valley's eastern high terrain could see wind gusts exceed 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
California wildfires prompt scrutiny of federal, state rules hampering mitigation efforts
The devastating wind-driven wildfires impacting Southern California have prompted some to criticize federal and state rules that impede mitigation efforts.