How do Santa Ana winds hinder fight against LA fires? We explain.
Santa Ana winds occur when air flows west from a region of high pressure over the dry Great Basin to lower pressure off the California coast, According to Accuweather. As that cool interior air flows over and through mountain passes, it accelerates, sinks and compresses.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds occur when there is high pressure to the east, in the Great Basin, and a low-pressure system off the coast. Air masses move from high pressure to low pressure, and the more extreme the difference in the pressure, the faster the winds blow. Topography also plays a role.
Hurricane force winds are fanning the flames of the Southern California wildfires. What are Santa Ana winds?
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The Lidia fire, which has burned around 395 acres, has been fully contained as of Saturday morning, according to CAL Fire.
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The California wildfires that erupted on January 7, Tuesday, were triggered by the high gusts of Santa Ana winds.
Crews have reported some progress in the battle against LA’s deadly wildfires, but tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders. Follow for live updates.
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