These Are the Winds That Turn Wildfires Deadly in L.A.
1 day ago · Wind data is as of Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific time By Raymond Zhong and Zach Levitt Fierce desert winds turned this month’s wildfires around Los Angeles into raging cauldrons of …
Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as ... - CNN
Jan 21, 2025 · Winds on Tuesday helped fuel new wildfires in San Diego County, but fire activity has already decreased significantly in the 85-acre Lilac Fire, which is now 50% contained, …
What causes high winds that worsened California wildfires ... - AP …
Jan 13, 2025 · High winds have been a key ingredient in the devastating fires in Los Angeles -- and they’re picking up again. But where do the winds come from, and what is wind, anyway?
How Strong Winds Complicate Wildfire Containment Efforts
Jan 15, 2025 · While the cause of the wildfires remains unknown, experts have determined one of the primary factors that led to their rapid spread: the Santa Ana winds. The winds bring gusts …
6. General Winds - NWCG
Wind affects wildfire in many ways. It carries away moisture-laden air and hastens the drying of forest fuels. Light winds aid certain firebrands in igniting a fire. Once a fire is started, wind aids …
Hurricane force winds are fanning the flames of the Southern …
Jan 9, 2025 · Strong winds blow embers from homes burning in the Eaton Fire on Jan. 7, 2025 in Pasadena, California. David McNew / Getty Images These winds are more common in colder …
Incoming rain brings mudslides threat to burn zones
Jan 21, 2025 · The fire was 10% contained as of Friday morning, according to Cal Fire. A wildfire spread to more than 4,200 acres and was 10% contained on the day after it ignited several …
What are Santa Ana winds and how are they fuelling the Palisades fire …
Jan 8, 2025 · The strength of the wind is what helps to spread fires rapidly. Speeds of 60 to 80mph (95-130km/h) are common, but gusts of up to 100mph (160km/h) can occur during the …
What are the Santa Ana winds, and how are they impacting the LA …
Jan 8, 2025 · Ferocious winds are likely to make it difficult or impossible for firefighters to contain the blazes until conditions improve. For now, however, the National Weather Service is …
California wildfire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as brush fire ...
Jan 8, 2025 · A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and winds were expected to stay strong through early afternoon in Southern California, fueling three wildfires …