We answer frequently asked questions about the weather surrounding the Southern California wildfires, what Texas has in common and how it differs.

As the South prepped for snow and more cold starting Wednesday, residents in Southern California faced off with hurricane-strength winds.

The relentless California wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, with the Palisades and Eaton fires scorching a combined 36,000 acres as of Saturday

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.

Lee said this weather event could be some of the strongest Santa Ana winds the region has seen all winter season. With no rain in the forecast, humidity levels will be low which will cause ...

Editor's note: An updated Los Angeles wind forecast has been issued for Thursday, January 9. The ferocious Santa Ana winds that helped fuel the deadly, out-of-control wildfires around Los Angeles are forecast to ease later Wednesday, but they may return ...

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A commonly accepted explanation is that the name is linked to Santa Ana Canyon in Orange County. Other theories persist, along with other nicknames such as “devil winds.” Santa Ana winds can sweep urban pollution away, creating sparkling vistas.

High-speed winds this week have the potential to knock over semitrucks and cause other hazardous driving situations. Here's what to know.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed ... California fled their homes as the NWS said "life-threatening" Santa Ana winds slammed the area and fueled wildfires. By Tuesday afternoon, winds ...

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' in hot pink letters against a gray background