California, Diablo Winds and Power Outages
Power Outages Hit Thousands in California as Diablo Winds Blow In
Winds in Northern California have reached up to 65 miles per hour, leading to dangerous fire conditions with extremely dry air.
Diablo and Santa Ana winds are to descend on California and raise wildfire risk
A weather event called the diablo wind is expected to whip up across Northern California and cause humidity levels to drop and raise the risk of wildfires
California Faces Mass Power Outages as Diablo Winds Spark Fire Fears: Thousands Left in the Dark
Northern California residents are facing widespread power outages after Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) shut off electricity across 12 counties due to dangerous Diablo winds. By Friday morning, around 13,
'Diablo winds' in California sparked fires, led to power shutdown for thousands
A California utility company has cut power in 19 counties in the northern and central parts of the state due to strong Diablo winds, which create a higher risk of wildfires from power lines.
‘Diablo’ wind spikes risk of wildfires in Northern California; utility shuts off power in 12 counties
During a diablo wind, the air is so dry that relative humidity levels plunge, drying out vegetation and making it ready to burn.
California ‘diablo’ or ’devil wind’ alert: What it is and affected areas
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning in California in anticipation of the arrival of the ‘devil wind.’ Here’s what you need to know.
California utility shuts off power in 19 counties as ‘diablo’ wind spikes risk of wildfires there
A California utility shut off power in 19 counties in the northern and central part of the state as a major “diablo wind” — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — spiked the risk of power lines sparking a wildfire.
Oakland fire burns homes, sends residents fleeing amid gusty California winds
The Keller Fire in the Oakland Hills began Friday and damaged two homes. The fire has burned about 15 acres and was at 50% ...
Firefighters battle 'diablo wind' to extinguish Oakland fire that burned 2 homes
Firefighter crews in California continue to work on extinguishing a brush fire in the city of Oakland fueled by strong winds ...
Red flag warning issued for Northern California’s interior as forecasts call for strong winds
The potential for fire danger from high winds and dry conditions have prompted a red flag warning for most of interior ...
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Thousands without power as 'Diablo winds' create fire threat in California
PG&E, California’s largest utility provider, has warned upwards of around 32,000 customers in northern and central parts of ...
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California fire threat forces warnings of potential power shutoffs
as Diablo winds are expected to begin on Thursday and possibly last into the early weekend. PG&E has warned upwards of around 32,000 customers in Northern and Central California to expect ...