Thermodynamics 101: The science behind Santa Ana winds and fires in Southern California
Katabatic winds? Adiabatic compression? Time for a thermodynamics lesson! The record lack of rain has also made this Santa Ana event different.
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Calmer winds, extended break from Santa Ana gusts to assist firefighting efforts in L.A. area
At this time, AccuWeather meteorologists are anticipating a more moderate Santa Ana, with the downtown Los Angeles ... the string of strong offshore wind events for Southern California and could ...
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Calmer winds, extended break from Santa Ana gusts to assist firefighting efforts in L.A. area
At this time, AccuWeather meteorologists are anticipating a more moderate Santa Ana, with the downtown Los Angeles area being somewhat ... "It is possible that may break the string of strong offshore ...
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L.A.’s ‘off the charts’ dryness keeps risk of new fires high. Rain is desperately needed
Downtown L.A. has received just 0.16 of an ... “During my career, I’ve never seen punishing Santa Ana events so overwhelm the normal winter rain season,” said retired climatologist Bill ...
Rain is finally coming to Southern California: What you need to know
After an epic dry streak that helped fuel devastating fires, Southern California this weekend will get its first real rain of ...
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Los Angeles Faces Growing Risk for Significant Fire Weather to Return
Downtown L.A. has received just 0.16 of an ... "During my career, I've never seen punishing Santa Ana events so overwhelm the normal winter rain season," said retired climatologist Bill Patzert.
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Why forecasters are so alarmed about new extreme winds hitting Southern California
The last significant rain in downtown Los Angeles was on May 5 ... During my career, I’ve never seen punishing Santa Ana events so overwhelm the normal winter rain season.” ...