Southern California, fire and winds

Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires
Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.
As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
Winds picked up on Tuesday in Southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters remained on alert in extreme fire weather two weeks after two major blazes started that are still burning in the Los Angeles area.
Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.
Southern California faces strong winds, dangerous conditions as fires persist
Southern California is expected to be slammed with up to hurricane-strength gusts that could spark a growth in various wildfires through Tuesday morning, officials said.
Rain in Southern California creates mudflows but helps firefighters
LOS ANGELES — More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Wildfires in southern California: concerns for lung health
As of Jan 21, 2025, firefighters in southern California, USA, were still struggling to extinguish two of the largest wildfires the state has ever seen. The Palisades fire broke out in the western suburbs of Los Angeles,
Rain moves through Southern California, dousing fires but without causing serious mudslides
Rain has mostly moved out of Southern California after the first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters
California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.
Wind advisory for Southern California until 3 a.m. Sunday, says the NWS
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday valid from noon until Sunday 3 a.m. The ...
How Southern California firefighters are preparing for more dangerous Santa Ana winds
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready ...
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Southern California on Alert for Fire Dangers, Gusty Winds, Followed by Winter Storm and Snow Predictions
NWS San Diego issues alerts for fire weather and a winter storm with snow and gusty winds in Southern California.
UPDATE: Southern California under a wind advisory Thursday evening, says the NWS
On Thursday at 2:58 a.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ventura County ...
Santa Ana winds, warm temperatures and rain: Here's what to expect in Southern California
Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to ...
Arsonists may have spurred the California wildfires
Apparently "authorities never find the source of ignition for more than half of all wildfires in the Western U.S.," a ...
UPDATE: High wind warning issued for Southern California until Thursday afternoon, says the NWS
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a high wind warning at 12:54 a.m. on Wednesday valid from 10 p.m. until Thursday 2 p.m.
Rain finally in forecast for fire-ravaged Southern California – but so is flood risk
Southern California is about to get its first significant rainfall in months, bringing desperately needed relief after dry ...