Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry
The state is seeing a sharp water divide this year, with lots of rain in the north while the south has stayed dry. A hydrologist explains what’s happening.
Southern California Is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year
Southern California is extremely dry right now, with huge portions of the region having seen less than a quarter-inch of rain in the last eight months. The landscape is parched and vegetation is withered, making the area dangerously susceptible to burning, an unusual situation for January.
How La Niña helped fuel devastating Southern California wildfires
After months of anticipation, La Niña has officially arrived, the Climate Prediction Center announced Thursday. But even before its official start, the precursors of La Niña had already set the
3 reasons California's wildfires got so dangerous so fast
The three areas impacted by the raging wildfires have one thing in common: They sit at the edges of mountain regions the Santa Ana winds whip through.
A Dangerously Dry Southern California Was Ready to Burn
Parched vegetation combined with strong Santa Ana winds and low relative humidity levels led to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
How to help residents affected by wildfires in Southern California
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
SoCal now in 'severe drought' as wildfires rage after 8 months without rain: report
The drought has worsened across Southern California, according to the latest update which shows the region is now in severe ...
Why a Rain 'Whiplash' Is to Blame for Los Angeles Fires
A study published Thursday has put the blame for the wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles on an emerging climate ...
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Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain
Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry ...
With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?
Months into the rainy season, Southern California is now experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S.
Wild California storm system will bring wind, but only a hint of rain to Arizona
The storm is battering southern California with Santa Ana winds, fueling wildfire risks. Arizona will see winds, but not much ...
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California declares state of emergency over Pacific Palisades wildfire
The National Weather Service said what could be the strongest Santa Ana windstorm in more than a decade began Tuesday across ...
Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
Trump claimed on social media Wednesday that President Joe Biden is leaving him “NO MONEY IN FEMA.” ...
Additional strong Santa Ana winds brewing for Southern California
While calm winds and days of soaking rain are what fire-ravaged areas of Southern California desperately need, more rounds of wind are in store that will again cause the wildfire risk to surge, ...
Trump blames Newsom for Southern California wildfires, governor’s office pushes back on facts
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed the massive wildfires burning homes in Southern California on Gov. Gavin ...