fromLos Angeles Times
1 day agoSouthern California is in for a windy week. Here's where the Santa Anas will be strongest
Unlike onshore winds, which bring in moisture as they blow from the ocean over the land, Santa Ana winds originate inland, gaining speed, warming up and drying out as they move from higher to lower elevations and squeeze through narrow canyons and passes. They're also known as the "Devil Winds" and have historically fueled the worst fires in the region's history, including the deadly firestorms in January.
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