“Be prepared.” Wakimoto, who is also an atmospheric scientist, said the Santa Ana winds forecast was concerning for Los Angeles communities but not necessarily for UCLA. “They are now ...

At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, ...

There are three active wildfires in LA County, but no evacuation warnings or orders cover the UCLA campus as of 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. Although the causes of the fires are unconfirmed, the Santa Ana ...

Powerful Santa Ana winds, near hurricane strength at times, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and pushed wildfires into several neighborhoods starting Jan. 7, 2025. Well over 1,000 homes ...

Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.

according to UCLA.edu. The Santa Ana winds can occur any time of the year, but they are usually common during the cooler months, John Abatzoglou, an associate professor of climatology at the ...

Powerful Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching ... Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like this in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous ...

Powerful Santa Ana winds, near hurricane ... Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like this in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous fire ...