The winds have been drawing energy from Canada. Forecasters say the winds might be followed by another major Santa Ana wind event next Monday and possibly one next Thursday, the weather service said.

The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.

Santa Ana windstorms happen regularly in Southern California, but experts say the current winds are stronger than usual.

And different parts of Earth — water and land — heat from sunlight at different rates, which shapes wind.What are Santa Ana winds?Southern California's winds typically flow onshore from the ...

Strong wind gusts are blasting Los Angeles this week. Here’s what to know about Santa Ana winds and why it’s so windy.

A rare "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning is in effect for much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties through Tuesday afternoon local time due to powerful Santa Ana winds. Threat ...

AccuWeather California Expert Ken Clark explains Santa Ana winds and the threat they possess to spread wildfires in Southern California.

Multiple wildfires are burning in Los Angeles, fueled by Santa Ana winds. NPR speaks with a National Weather Service meteorologist about why these winds can be so dangerous and destructive.

The ferocious Santa Ana winds that helped fuel the deadly wildfires around Los Angeles are forecast to ease later Wednesday, but they may return.

The Santa Ana winds of Southern California can be visualized in several ways. You can see their effects as palm trees sway in the morning light or when clean-up crews arrive to deal with branches ...

Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.