Southern California braces for ‘life-threatening’ wind and fire danger
For the third time since early November, parts of Southern California’s Los Angeles and Ventura counties are under a red flag warning for extreme fire danger.
Unusual ‘life-threatening and destructive’ winds bring risk of winter fires, power outages to Southern California
Dangerous widespread winds threaten Southern California's dry landscape this week, with wildfire and power outage concerns.
Los Angeles Braces for ‘Life-Threatening and Destructive’ Winds
Forecasters warned that a significant Santa Ana wind event this week could help wildfires spread quickly and erratically. Utility companies said they may pre-emptively cut off power to some customers.
'Life threatening' windstorm to increase fire danger in Southern California: NWS
A "life threatening" and "destructive" windstorm is expected from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning across much of the Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, according to the NWS. Areas that are not typically windy will also be impacted, the agency said.
Extreme dry winds could create wildfire hazard for southern Californians, forecasts say
Less than one month after the devastating Franklin Fire, Southern California could be in for more wildfire risks with extreme dry winds on their way.
Fire weather watch affecting Southern California Thursday and Friday, says the NWS
A fire weather watch was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Monday at 11:55 a.m. valid from Thursday 6 p.m. until Friday 5 p.m. The watch is for Central Ventura County Valleys, Malibu Coast, Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area,
As drought worsens in Southern California, Santa Ana winds bring 'extreme fire conditions'
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Los Angeles and parts of Ventura County through Thursday evening, meaning that conditions for wildfires will be at their highest thanks to low humidity,
'Life-threatening, destructive windstorm' expected in Southern California
As a major winter storm batters the Midwest and East Coast, the National Weather Service is warning a destructive windstorm could hit Southern California.
Windstorm Warning: Southern California Told To Brace for Destructive Weather
The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned residents of California of "life threatening" windstorm that could hit parts of the Golden State this week. The NWS warns that widespread, damaging winds and low humidity are likely to fuel rapid fire growth,
Los Angeles braces for 'life-threatening' windstorm as Fire Weather Warnings expand across Southern California
Dire warnings have been issued for the Los Angeles area after forecasters say there is the potential for the strongest wind event in more than a decade. A Particularly Dangerous Situation Fire Weather Warning is also expected as winds could peak near 100 mph.
Damaging Santa Ana winds, 'extreme' fire weather conditions, headed to Southern California
The potentially hazardous conditions are expected Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to the NWS.
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Fire warning affecting Los Angeles area from Tuesday to Thursday, according to the NWS
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Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California
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