Another strong, damaging Santa Ana wind event early this week
While the winds have lessened over the last few days across Southern California, allowing for ample progress to be made in terms of containment of existing wildfires, AccuWeather meteorologists warn that windy conditions are projected to ramp back up at the start of the workweek.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.
Fast-moving Santa Ana winds – some as powerful as a hurricane – have been roaring across Southern California and feeding the wildfires firefighters are battling in the Los Angeles area.
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning starting Monday for San Diego County's inland valleys and mountains.
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