70 Mph Santa Ana Winds Prompt Road Closures, Parking Bans Across Los Angeles
Forecasters said winds could gust to 70 mph in mountain areas as humidity falls to 5%, raising wildfire risk and prompting utility shutoff planning.
- On Thursday, the National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings across Southern California, marking the first Santa Ana wind event of the season for mountain and valley corridors through Friday evening.
- Dry conditions and strong winds are creating extreme fire danger, with gusts reaching 70 mph, humidity dropping to 5%, and temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and mid-90s across the region.
- Southern California Edison is considering public safety power shutoffs for more than 220,000 customers to prevent electrical sparks, while fire agencies pre-positioned strike teams and aircraft in high-risk zones including Malibu and Santa Clarita.
- Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna stated, "The safety of our communities and our personnel remains our highest priority," as officials activate emergency operations centers and send mobile alerts for potential hazards.
- Climate scientist Daniel Swain noted conditions are less extreme than the January 2025 wildfires; the Red Flag Warning expires Friday night, though elevated danger may linger into Saturday before cooling begins next week.
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Tracking extreme fire risk Friday
The strongest Santa Ana winds are projected to impact Ventura into Friday evening. The strongest gusts will be near lunchtime with some 50-70mph readings possible. These could be potentially damaging winds, bring patio furniture and decorations inside. Humidity will fall to singular digits for some microclimates and heat will be a big issue. High pressure
Breezy & Warmer, Stronger Santa Ana's West
Gusty Santa Ana winds continue across Southern California through Saturday, with the Coachella Valley staying mild, with temperatures slightly below our seasonal average. The strongest winds are west of the valley near our mountain slopes and passes, with the most widespread winds expected Friday and occasionally breezy conditions here at home. Unlike coastal communities heating
Millions Of Americans Face Blackout Warning As 'Devil Winds' Reach 80 MPH
More than 20 million Americans are bracing for potentially devastating winds as Southern California faces a dangerous weather emergency that could leave entire communities without electricity and fuel another round of destructive wildfires. The powerful Santa Ana winds, ominously nicknamed “devil winds,” are expected to unleash gusts reaching 80 mph beginning Thursday, with some forecasts […]
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