Not only do these winds accelerate the speed and spread of the fires, they also affect how the fires are fought. The strong ...

So far, the strongest winds recorded during the fires were around 100 miles per hour, which is considered hurricane-force strength. The strong Santa Ana winds are still expected to remain throughout ...

As the L.A. fires rage, we’re reminded of movies, books and songs that speak to the city’s love-hate relationship with the ...

One of the biggest stories of 2025 thus far has been the wildfires in California. A common occurrence in that state, ...

In the first weeks of January 2025, San Bernardino County endured an “extreme Santa Ana wind event” that saw hurricane-force ...

If you grew up in Southern California, you don’t need a weather person to know which way the Santa Ana winds blow. These dry ...

Maybe it isn't windy where you are right now, but some areas of Southern California are experiencing strong gusts like those ...

Read more about these maps. Please be aware that wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the average wind speeds presented here, and stronger still in thunderstorms and squalls.