Strong winds expected in parts of Southern California later this weekend could cause damage and increase the risk for wildfires, as the season’s strongest Santa Ana event to date will impact millions in the region, warn AccuWeather meteorologists. Santa Ana winds, which occur when warm air blows and picks up speed as they travel from...
Travel delays from wind gusts over 80 mph will be possible this weekend, as warm, dry winds blast through the mountains and valleys around Los Angeles, due to a moderate Santa Ana wind event.Tall palm trees sway in the wind early on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles.
First up for the threat of gusty winds that can lead to an elevated fire danger will be parts of southern Santa Barbara County, as atmospheric conditions come together hundreds of miles away. "Since the wind descends from the deserts, they will be very dry which can lead to extreme fire risk," Sojda added.
Winds of this magnitude can easily cause minor damage and toss around light objects, such as Halloween decorations. Trucks traveling on portions of Interstates 5, 10 and 15 even run the risk of being blown over in some of the stronger gusts.
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