Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 22. SAN ...
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on ...
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Science behind Santa Ana winds and fires in Southern California
This explains why Santa Ana winds are usually very warm ... As is usually the case with La Niña winters, Southern California is drier than average. Downtown Los Angeles has only seen 0.16 ...
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 ...
Thermodynamics 101: The science behind Santa Ana winds and fires in Southern California
Katabatic winds? Adiabatic compression? Time for a thermodynamics lesson! The record lack of rain has also made this Santa ...