The winds, known as the Santa Ana winds, intensified Tuesday as fires broke out in at least four Los Angeles neighborhoods. Typically strongest in the winter, the Santa Ana winds occur when the ...

Santa Ana winds coupled with dry conditions have created the perfect storm for the fires to spread. Hurricane-force winds have fanned the flames of the Palisades Fire, currently burning on the ...

The Santa Ana winds, as they’re known, are a naturally occurring phenomenon made possible by the geography in the western U.S. They become particularly dangerous when combined with other climate ...

High winds are making firefighting difficult, but lead meteorologist Ken Mahan expects weather conditions to improve by Friday. The past couple of days have brought cold, blustery winds to our ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California during cooler months. Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a ...

Santa Ana winds are feared by Californians because they are fast-moving, dry and extremely warm—conditions that can turn a tiny spark into a raging blaze that is difficult for firefighters to ...

Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly ...

The winds from hell have returned. Santa Ana winds, one of the nation's most notorious wind events and an ongoing weather hazard in Southern California, have helped fuel the destructive wildfires ...

At least six separate wildfires were burning in Los Angeles County on Thursday morning, and winds were forecast to pick up again during the day, forecasters said, which could further fan the flames.

Southern Californians, use extreme caution while driving this week amid high-speed winds that bring with it potentially hazardous driving situations. Much of Southern California has been placed ...

With winds reaching at least 40 mph, the flames quickly spread to 200 acres within two hours and grew exponentially in the following hours. The wildfire continued to spread rapidly through ...