00:00Southern California is facing a fresh wildfire threat just days after recent rain.
00:05Santa Ana wines are returning, bringing hotter temperatures, dry air, and powerful gusts.
00:11Through the weekend, some areas could reach the 90s,
00:14while exposed mountain passes and canyons could experience gusts of 40 to 80 miles per hour,
00:20according to AccuWeather.
00:21So why does this weather pattern matter so much?
00:24As air descends from the mountains toward the coast, it warms and dries out.
00:28That combination can rapidly dry grasses and other vegetation,
00:32giving a new fire conditions that favor fast spread.
00:35The strongest winds can also break branches, uproot trees, and damage power lines.
00:41Utilities may temporarily cut electricity in high-risk areas
00:44to reduce the chance of equipment sparking a wildfire.
00:47And recent rain has not helped every location equally.
00:51Areas northwest of Los Angeles that received little rainfall could be especially vulnerable.
00:56The key concern now is how hot, dry air, and strong winds combine to raise fire danger.
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