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Elevated fire threat is accompanying the return of Santa Ana winds that are taking aim for Southern California at the beginning of the week.

Elevated fire threat is accompanying the return of some Santa Ana winds in Southern California. Meteorologist Shanna Mendiola has the forecast for Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

Conditions will be quiet for the weekend, but Santa Ana Winds will make a return for next week. Meteorologist David Biggar has the evening forecast for Friday, January 17, 2025.

Winds are finally calming and fire danger is decreasing for now. Meteorologist David Biggar has the evening forecast for Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Much of the Southland will remain under a red flag warning through the middle of the week but the timing of the wind’s peak has changed.

Winds will stay gusty in spots for Wednesday. Meteorologist David Biggar has the evening forecast for Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Much of Southern California remains under a red flag warning as the peak of the high winds is forecasted to take aim for the region overnight. Melissa Magee has your forecast for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Another round of potentially dangerous Santa Ana winds are expected through Wednesday. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2025. 

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power warns of possible extended power shutoffs as strong winds continue through Wednesday. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2025. 

Santa Ana Winds return for Tuesday. Meteorologist David Biggar has the evening forecast for Monday, January 13, 2025.

Flight 2668 had 201 passengers onboard, who were evacuated from the plane via emergency slides and taken back to the terminal via ground transportation, according to officials.

Several North Texas counties, including Dallas and Tarrant, are under a winter storm warning in effect until Friday at noon.

When will LA County’s extreme winds end? A red flag warning has been extended for areas already facing fast-moving wildfires.

Although conditions will be calmer this morning, we are expecting wind gusts to pick up again later on Thursday. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Jan. 9, 2025. 

Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to continue until late Wednesday afternoon creating an anticipated uphill battle for fire crews across Los Angeles county.

Strong winds are expected to persist until late Wednesday afternoon, fueling wildfires across the Los Angeles area. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

A major windstorm fanned flames as fire continued to burn in Pacific Palisades. Two more fires in Sylmar and Altadena forced many more evacuations.

Strong wind gusts are blasting Los Angeles this week. Here’s what to know about Santa Ana winds and why it’s so windy.

Powerful winds with potentially damaging gusts are in the forecast for Southern California. What to know about driving in windy conditions.

A strong and widespread Santa Ana wind event is expected to impact our region this week causing critical fire weather conditions. Winds ramp up Tuesday morning and peak Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Winds will be strongest in the mountains, valleys, and foothill areas but will be felt all the way to the coastline.