Fire-torn Los Angeles on edge as extreme Santa Ana winds return, with rare PDS warning issued for peak gusts today
Extreme fire weather remains in the Southern California region as high winds have prompted a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warning,​ weather officials say.
L.A. Wildfires: Firefighters Get Reprieve As Santa Ana Winds Weaker Than Expected, But Forecasters Warn Strong Gusts Still Possible Into Wednesday – Update
Firefighters are getting a much needed break today as Santa Ana winds developed later and weaker than originally expected, but forecasters warn strong gusts are still possible into Wednesday. The National Weather Service had originally issued a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning that was expected to take effect at 4 a.
Los Angeles firefighters brace for return of extreme winds
By Chad Terhune and Jorge Garcia LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Los Angeles firefighters on Tuesday braced for the return of dry, intense winds that could recharge two monstrous wildfires that have already killed at least 24 people,
Firefighters prepare for strong winds that could fuel Los Angeles fire growth
A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes and anxious residents prepared for more fire danger as winds began to build Tuesday, a week after two massive infernos destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
Firefighters battle to contain L.A. fires as Santa Ana winds are forecast to pick back up
Firefighters have been working to contain the flames that have devoured large swaths of the city, killed two dozen people and destroyed thousands of structures over the past week, but they warned Monday that the fierce Santa Ana winds that fed the flames are intensifying and could fuel a destructive sequel.
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Cheat Sheet: What is a 'PDS' — the most extreme fire weather warning that's issued again for this week
Think of PDS or "particular dangerous situation" as the National Weather Service's Rolls Royce for fire weather.
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Winds uptick Wednesday, wind warning downgraded
Wind gusts will pick up stronger on Wednesday though they are looking less dangerous than what was forecasted by national ...
What the Return of ‘Particularly Dangerous’ Winds Means for L.A. Fires
As fires in the region remain uncontained, L.A. officials say they’re “ready” for an incoming new round of strong winds.
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Strong Santa Ana winds threaten progress against L.A. wildfires
Gusts up to 70mph threaten firefighting progress in southern California as wildfires devour structures, displacing thousands ...
‘PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires
The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against ...
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Powerful winds are in the forecast with firefighters battling major LA County wildfires
Winds will pick up this week, when PDS red flag warning will be in effect for some areas, after a weekend lull that allowed ...
Fire-ravaged LA braces for ‘extreme’ risk of blazes spreading, new ones sparking as catastrophic winds worsen
Fire-ravaged Southern California faces an “extreme fire risk” Tuesday with the return of powerful Santa Ana winds — which may ...
New Fire Breaks Out in SoCal Sparking Evacuations, As Rare 'PDS' Warning Issued
A new fire has broken out in Southern California as firefighters tackle multiple deadly wildfires engulfing the state.
Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, ...
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More than 6 million in LA remain under critical fire threat as high winds last through Wednesday
The Eaton and Palisades fires are now the most destructive wildfires in Southern California history, according to Cal Fire. Follow for live updates.