They can even be a boating hazard. In the strongest cases, Santa Ana winds howl well offshore to Catalina, San Clemente and the Channel Islands.

Meanwhile, the same Santa Ana Winds whipped up the ocean, and sent waves to the leeward side of Catalina Island, some 22 miles off the coast. Surfers scored the novelty waves in Avalon Harbor.

The smoke was expected to most heavily affect northwest coastal LA County, and in areas nearest the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires.

Santa Ana winds coupled with dry conditions have created the perfect storm for the fires to spread. Hurricane-force winds have fanned the flames of the Palisades Fire, currently burning on the ...

The HNN First Alert Weather Team has canceled the First Alert Weather Day that was still in effect for the island of Hawaii as the storm system that brought heavy rain and damaging winds moves ...

The ferocious wildfires turning areas of Los Angeles into raging infernos are being fueled by “hurricane force” Santa Ana winds that have already prompted the evacuation of tens of thousands ...

After a break in strong winds that helped firefighters make progress against the deadly blazes in Southern California, gusty Santa Ana winds are returning to the region this week, raising the ...

In addition, a red flag warning will also be in effect until 2 p.m. on Tuesday for the Eastern Santa Monica Mountains, Catalina and ... up by the fierce Santa Ana winds, which will drive fires ...

(KWTX) -One of the major factors that made the January Los Angeles fires so devastating was the very strong Santa Ana winds.

The winds from hell have returned. Santa Ana winds, one of the nation's most notorious wind events and an ongoing weather hazard in Southern California, have helped fuel the destructive wildfires ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — During cooler months, Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California. Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into ...