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California braces for severe wildfire weather. Bay Area could see worst risk.
California is preparing for what may be the most severe round of heightened wildfire risk so far this year in certain areas of the state, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California.
Strong Winds Have California Bracing for Wildfire Weather
The state will see multiple wind events through the middle of the week, and its biggest cities may face quickly growing wildfires.
Strong winds prompt wildfire concerns, possible power cuts
Southern California grapples with the return of the Santa Ana winds, prompting red flag warnings due to heightened wildfire risks.
High winds – up to 80 mph – may bring critical fire risk to California
San Francisco Chronicle meteorologist Anthony Edwards said this week’s offshore winds – which defy the usual pattern by blowing from inland west toward the ocean – represent
Santa Ana Winds create 'critical fire weather conditions' across California
Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected to return Wednesday and continue into Thursday, bringing with them elevated fire risk, officials said.
California weather: Santa Ana, Diablo wind gusts of up to 80 mph to raise fire danger
The strongest offshore wind event in several years is expected across California this week, commonly referred to as Santa Ana, Diablo, Mono and Sundowner winds throughout the state. Breezy conditions in Northern California and a stiff gale in the Southern California mountains Sunday were just a precursor to the event expected this week.
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