California is bracing for another round of powerful winds that will cause humidity levels to drop and raise the risk of wildfires in much of the state.
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Sustained winds of 25 mph are expected in many areas, with possible gusts topping 55 mph along mountaintops, according to the National Weather Service., common in the fall, the air is so dry that relative humidity levels plunge, drying out vegetation and making it ready to burn. The name — “diablo” is Spanish for “devil” — is informally applied to a hot wind that blows near the San Francisco region from the interior toward the coast as high pressure builds over the West.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. said it was prepared to turn off power to a small number of customers starting late Tuesday in areas where strong gusts could damage electrical equipment and spark blazes.were also possible in Southern California, where another notorious weather phenomenon, the Santa Ana winds, were expected to intensify Wednesday and Thursday.
Winds around greater Los Angeles will likely be more powerful than up north, with gusts reaching 80 mph , and even higher in mountain locations, the National Weather Service said. A high wind warning was issued starting early Wednesday for much of LA and Ventura counties. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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