Containing wildfires—never mind extinguishing them—in parched and windy conditions can be monstrously difficult. Dry ...

Because of the shape of Michigan and the shape of Lake Michigan, we get what is called a convergence zone. This zone makes ...

A forecast map from the NWS shows that areas northwest of Los Angeles are expected to see strong wind gusts through Wednesday ...

Firefighters in Los Angeles are preparing for what could be the most dangerous days of the disaster, one week after fires ...

The winds aren’t expected to be as extreme as they were a week ago, but will still be extremely dangerous. According to ...

High winds are expected through Wednesday, increasing the risk of fires spreading once more around Southern California.

Topography matters, too — treeless mountain peaks are typically windier without those trees, or buildings, to slow the winds.

Powerful Santa Ana winds are returning to the Los Angeles area this week, worrying officials as they work to contain multiple large wildfires.

The side fencing and roof of a pedestrian bridge fell in strong wind early Sunday, closing the main highway south of ...