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 Ana event different.
Ask the Meteorologist: What are Santa Ana winds & why are they so destructive in California?
One of the biggest stories of 2025 thus far has been the wildfires in California. A common occurrence in that state, ...
What are the Santa Ana winds?
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 ...
What are Santa Ana winds and how are they fuelling LA wildfires?
Santa Ana winds can bring disruptive impacts to daily life in Los Angeles and parts of southern California, but when coupled ...
How do Santa Ana winds hinder fight against LA fires? We explain.
Santa Ana winds occur when air flows west from a region of high pressure over the dry Great Basin to lower pressure off the ...
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Map shows what SoCal areas will be hit hardest by windstorm
Maps released by the National Weather Service show what areas in SoCal will be hit the hardest by what could be the strongest ...
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Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires
The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and other challenges hampering rescue efforts.
Where are wildfires around Los Angeles? See maps of blazes that could get worse
Thousands of people have been forced to flee after "unprecedented" Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires ravage Los Angeles County ...