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Santa Ana winds spread the L.A. wildfires

Santa Ana winds could lead to rapid spread, erratic fire behavior

Dangerous Santa Ana winds are returning to Southern California, and that has forecasters and fire officials concerned that any new or existing fires could spread rapidly and display erratic behavior.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Will Santa Ana winds keep stoking California wildfires? Here's the weekend forecast.

The winds will come and go, with the strongest gusts expected early next week, especially next Monday night and into Tuesday, forecasters said.

Detroit Free Press · 1d

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 California coast, According to Accuweather. As that cool interior air flows over and through mountain passes, it accelerates, sinks and compresses.

Death toll from California wildfires rises to 16

NBC News · 35m

California wildfires live updates: Winds intensify as L.A.-area death toll rises to 16

The Santa Ana winds are expected to strengthen into Sunday morning with gusts of 30 to 50 mph in coastal areas, and up to 70 mph in the mountains.

Hosted on MSN · 5h

Crews race to contain LA wildfires as menacing winds ramp up: Live updates

LOS ANGELES − Fire crews on Sunday were racing to gain the upper hand against infernos that have ignited across the Los Angeles area amid ominous new wind warnings as flames threatened additional Southern California communities.

POLITICO on MSN · 13h

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks.

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Stronger Santa Ana Winds to Return, and Risk May Rise to ‘Extreme’

After a brief break on Sunday afternoon, another prolonged round of gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to develop, forecasters ...

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Hurricane force winds are fanning the flames of the Southern California wildfires. What are Santa Ana winds?

At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, ...

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How Santa Ana winds have fueled the deadly fires in Southern California

By the time the winds get to the point where the Eaton Fire broke out in Altadena on Jan. 7, it’s not uncommon for them to ...

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The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break

As a fire ignited in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, the winds crashed over and through the mountains like white water ...

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