Northern California has been placed on red alert as the Santa Ana Winds unleashes the dangerous Diablo Wind, in Northern California and the coastal areas, alerting the public of wildfires.

Forecasters have issued red flag warnings for fire danger until Saturday from the central coast through the San Francisco Bay Area and into northern Shasta County, not far from the Oregon border.

The strongest Santa Ana winds of the season could bring a fire threat this week to Southern California, which hasn’t seen significant rain for nearly nine months.

A preliminary 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday morning off the coast of Northern California, according to the United ...

Santa Ana winds are anticipated to bring gusts of 80-100mph to Southern California this week, downing trees, power lines, and potential for wildfires.

Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California during cooler months. Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a raging wildfire.

Katabatic winds? Adiabatic compression? Time for a thermodynamics lesson! The record lack of rain has also made this Santa Ana event different.

Powerful Santa Ana and Diablo winds combined with low humidity could add to the state's wildfire tally of nearly 7,300 fires this year, scorching over a million acres .

As fire crews battle major blazes in the Los Angeles area, Northern California remains largely free of wildfire risk thanks to a stark contrast in weather patterns. Recent months have brought ...

Thousands without power as Santa Ana winds bring increased fire risk for Southern California This event has the potential to be as strong as the November 5th-6th Santa Ana event that led to the ...