Santa Ana winds — Strong down-slope winds that blow through the mountain passes in southern California
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
Santa Ana winds
Strong down-slope winds that blow through the mountain passes in southern California
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Gusts up to 70 mph and Red Flag Warnings hit California; PG&E cut power to 3,158 in Napa as utilities weigh shutoffs for tens of thousands.
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Southern California Wildfires Destroy Homes, Force Evacuations
Strong Santa Ana winds fueled fast-moving wildfires across Southern California, including a blaze that burned several homes in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano and triggered evacuations. Fires also prompted evacuations in Malibu, while fire-related power shutoffs left tens of thousands without electricity.
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