Southern California faces dangerous winds, with gusts potentially reaching 100 mph, prompting a high wind warning. The Santa Ana winds, considered the worst in over a decade, fueled a brush fire in Pacific Palisades, quickly spreading to 200 acres. Evacuation orders and warnings were issued, schools relocated students, and the northbound direction of Pacific Coast Highway was closed.
Southern California was slammed Tuesday by high winds that weather officials have called 'life-threatening and destructive,' with isolated wind gusts potentially reaching up to 100 miles per hour in some areas.The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning that is currently in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The 118 and 210 freeway corridors are at the highest risk for wind damage, officials said.
Damaging north to northeast winds and low humidity levels are expected in the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys, Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu and the Beverly and Hollywood hills. Power outages and public safety shutoffsSouthern California Edison is reporting that over 7,000 customers are being impacted by power outages. It is also reporting that over 4,800 customers in Los Angeles and Ventura counties are experiencing public safety power outages.
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