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The driving forces behind the high winds sparking California's wildfires

Historic windstorms on the west coast have ignited several wildfires in California in 2019. Here’s what you need to know about the Santa Ana and Diablo winds. The record-strong Santa Ana winds are expected to last through at least through the morning of Oct. 31. This Santa Ana wind episode has the potential to be the worst of the season. Coming on the heels of other offshore windstorms, it means that any ignition sources, like a stray cigarette or a sparking power line, would find extremely flammable vegetation that’s ready to burn. The highest winds are expected in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as areas to the south, with extremely critical fire weather conditions projected for inland portions of San Diego County as well. Read more: https://wapo.st/2qashdR. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: Twitter:   / washingtonpost   Instagram:   / washingtonpost   Facebook:   / washingtonpost