Southern California winds typically flow onshore from the Pacific Ocean carrying moist air onto land. The Santa Ana winds move in the opposite direction, coming out of the northeast. As we are ...

Santa Ana winds are capable of increasing fire risk — especially if combined with dry vegetation. Despite the recent rain, much of Southern California is still dry, having received less than 25% ...

The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.

As another round of wild Santa Ana winds threatens Southern California this week, fire officials across the region say they are pre-deploying strike teams and asking for the public’s help ...