“Be prepared.” Wakimoto, who is also an atmospheric scientist, said the Santa Ana winds forecast was concerning for Los Angeles communities but not necessarily for UCLA. “They are now ...

At least five wildfires are ravaging Southern California, and the three largest have already killed at least five people, burned tens of thousands of acres and prompted the evacuation of an estimated 179,

Wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds have devastated Southern California, destroying thousands of homes and causing 27 deaths. The fires, affecting urban areas and the Olympic preparation, are worsened by climate change and urban expansion.

By the time the winds get to the point where the Eaton Fire broke out in Altadena on Jan. 7, it’s not uncommon for them to have less than 5 percent relative humidity, meaning essentially no moisture at all.

RELATED:LA fires containment update: What to know about California’s deadly blazes When fires ... which can cause flying hazards, according to UCLA.edu. The Santa Ana winds result from a strong difference in air pressure between two points.

LA wildfires devastate areas as drought and Santa Ana winds intensify flames Intensifying weather patterns lead to devastating wildfires across Southern California

Santa Ana winds flow east to west through Southern California's mountains ... according to Dr. Robert Fovell, a UCLA professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences. These winds are more common ...

A “particularly dangerous situation” red flag warning for fire weather was set to kick in at noon Monday and last until 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Firefighters are still working to contain the Palisades Fire as weather conditions improve this week and search efforts continue in the wildfire which has killed at least 10 people and burned over 23,

The latest Santa Ana winds will return Monday, with the strongest gusts expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, as Los Angeles fires continue to burn.

People who have evacuated due to the wildfires can apply to stay at Hilton hotels for free, for up to one week. Hilton is working with 211LA to provide vouchers for 20,000 hotel rooms. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said this program is "sorely needed.

We explain what’s known about how the catastrophic L.A. wildfires started and the factors that scientists do -- and don’t -- think contributed.