What are ‘breaking mountain waves’ meteorologists are worried about during Southern California’s windstorm?
A windstorm experts called “life-threatening” and “destructive” prompted warnings across Southern California Tuesday and highlighted in the forecast was a meteorological phenomenon known as “breaking mountain waves” that could wreak havoc on Southern California.
'Life-threatening' windstorm brings critical fire weather back to Southern California
Southern California braced for another round of howling Santa Ana winds – this time, the incoming windstorm is considered "life-threatening."
‘Life-threatening’ winds and power shutoffs hit Southern California
The major wind event is again bringing dangerous fire weather conditions — meaning that if a fire sparks, the blaze could quickly spread into an erratic, fast-moving wildfire.
'Life-threatening' winds spread fires in Southern California
At least two fires sparked in Southern California on Jan. 7 amid a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm event that’s sweeping through the region.
'Life-threatening, destructive windstorm' expected in California
Another Round of Powerful, Dry Winds to Raise Wildfire Risk Across Southern California
Winds will whip up and humidity levels will drop in Southern California this week, raising the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze
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.
Wind-driven fires erupt in Southern California
A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened homes and forced thousands to evacuate in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the fire was one of several that broke out in the region.
Winds whip Southern California fire as it threatens structures, snarls traffic
Fox LA reporter on the scene reports wildfire's spread causes traffic issues, sets homes and structures ablaze. (KTTV)
How ‘mountain waves’ are making the L.A. wildfires even worse
Mountain waves are a weather phenomenon that occurs when strong winds hit mountain ranges, and they’re already happening near the L.A. fires. Extreme winds are fueling horrific fires across Southern ...
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Northern Santa Monica as Palisades Fire Spreads
The Palisades Fire and other blazes are expected to worsen throughout Los Angeles as the Santa Ana winds strengthen overnight ...
Fire weather watch for Southern California for Thursday and Friday, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 2:37 p.m. a fire weather watch was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA valid from Thursday 6 p.m. until ...