Southern California was battered late Tuesday and early Wednesday by abnormally strong Santa Ana winds roaring down the inland mountain slopes — with gusts reaching up to 100 mph, weather ...

Northern California has been placed on red alert as the Santa Ana Winds unleashes the dangerous Diablo Wind, in Northern California and the coastal areas, alerting the public of wildfires. Red ...

Santa Ana winds, which are common in ... The winds are created by high pressure over the Great Basin — a desert region that spans several states, including California, Nevada, Oregon and Utah.

Diablo and Santa Ana Winds Are to Descend on California and Raise Wildfire Risk. ... not far from the Oregon border. Sustained winds reaching 35 mph (56 kph) are expected in many areas, ...

The so-called "Diablo" winds -- the northern California version of southern California's "Santa Ana" winds -- raked central California and the Bay area, toppling power lines, trees and fences.

A major "diablo wind" — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — is expected to whip up across Northern California on Thursday evening, causing humidity levels to drop and raising the risk ...

As Santa Ana winds intensify, crews are preparing for Wednesday's challenges. "Just not knowing what's going to happen," said Trierweiler, noting they're feeling well taken care of and supported.

What's behind the Santa Ana winds and why are they so ... impacts to daily life in Los Angeles and parts of southern California, ... Nevada and parts of Utah, Idaho and south-east Oregon.

LOS ANGELES (KTVZ) – A Central Oregon Strike Team of firefighters arrived Thursday in Southern California and began preparations for deployment to help protect homes, businesses and communities ...