Southern California residents considering deep-frying or grilling a Thanksgiving turkey outdoors might want to think twice this holiday season.
Santa Anas, easterly winds that develop because of high pressure over the Great Basin, such as the Nevada and Utah area, typically come in from the northeast and pass over the mountain slopes into the Los Angeles area, according to the National Weather Service.Winds could reach 30 to 50 mph Thursday, with the strongest gusts in the mountains and foothill areas, such as the Santa Clarita Valley, the Porter Ranch area and down to the Malibu coast, according to the National Weather Service.
Thursday is also expected to be the warmest day of the week due to high pressure building overhead, Thompson said. Temperatures could top into the lower to mid-80s, with relative humidity values near the 10% range, possibly even lower in some areas. “Be careful with ignition sources, and if you live in a fire-prone area, just be prepared in case something develops,” Thompson said. “Any fire that starts will have the potential to spread very quickly.”
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