In recent days, however, the region’s powerful Santa Ana winds—which have been fanning the flames—have begun to slow down. This lull has offered firefighters a reprieve and a key opportunity to make progress against the blazes, but forecasts suggest the Santa Ana will return next week. What are these gusts, and how have they become so strong?

Multiple counties in Southern California were under red flag warnings from the NWS early Monday, with the service warning of yet another round of Santa Ana winds.

Gusts of up to 70 mph are possible along the coast and valleys, and in the mountains, up to 100 mph, the National Weather Service said. Parts of L.A. County, and most of Ventura County, are at highest risk.

The return of powerful Santa Ana winds poses a threat in the progress made against the Palisades and Eaton fires.

BUT STILL A LOT OF ISSUES IN THAT AREA AND IT COUL Strong winds are fueling wildfires in California, with gusts reaching more than 50 mph early Wednesday. The winds, known as the Santa Ana winds ...

The areas most impacted in the LA area by SCE’s public safety power shutoffs are La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, Malibu, Santa Clarita, and the Santa Monica Mountain area.

Katabatic winds? Adiabatic compression? Time for a thermodynamics lesson! The record lack of rain has also made this Santa Ana event different.

Powerful Santa Ana winds are returning to the Los Angeles area this week, worrying officials as they work to contain multiple large wildfires.

Winds in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara ... Ana winds typically start. (Photo: National Weather Service) "Concurrently, a low-pressure system often forms off the coast of Southern ...

After a break in strong winds that helped firefighters make progress against the deadly blazes in Southern California, gusty Santa Ana winds are ... Ventura and Santa Barbara counties could ...

How dry is it in Southern California? See the drought levels and recent rainfall totals for several counties in the region.

This process is what is thermodynamically known as katabatic wind, but in the specific case of Southern California is referred to as the Santa Ana winds ... Diego and Santa Barbara was March ...