Santa Ana winds are a geographically specific type of wind that occur in Southern California known as katabatic winds. They are cold, dry, down-sloping winds that warm as they descend a mountain side.

The Hughes Fire has spread over 8,096 acres after starting just before lunchtime in Los Angeles County's Castaic Lake area on Wednesday.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District is also issuing a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory for the entirety of its jurisdiction, which includes us here ... round of Santa Ana winds possible ...

The forecast for Southern California doesn’t look to be doing anyone any favors either, as the Santa Ana winds set up cranks ... I’m not being punny). For us here in Central Florida, things ...

"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service said.

Partly cloudy with a high of 61 °F (16.1 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 51 ...

Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead ...