Southern California Gets Terrifying Friday Weather Forecast
The Los Angeles Fire Department and countless helpers have been working non-stop to battle the massive wildfires that have been raging across California all week. Unfortunately, Mother Nature isn't going to be on their side tomorrow.
According to ABC7 Eyewitness News in Southern California, some very strong winds are expected to hit Southern California at around 2 a.m. tomorrow, with some regions facing winds between 30-44 miles per hour. Worse still, several of those regions are right in the thick of where the flames are spreading fastest.
"Another round of Santa Ana winds is forecast to sweep into SoCal, picking up speed tonight into Friday, putting most of the region under a critical fire risk as emergency responders battle to contain quickly spreading wildfires," the outlet reported.
"The National Weather Service extended a red flag warning for much of the region until 6 p.m. Friday as opportunities for the winds to pick up again will linger. Also, a high wind warning is in effect for Inland Empire and Orange County areas through 6 a.m. Friday.
"A new high pressure system is building from the north, which is expected to produce more gusty winds for SoCal - wind gusts are expected to reach 40 to 60 mph and 70 mph possible in the mountains."
Anyone expecting a reprieve from the rain will be disappointed as the humidity is likely to be around 5-15% throughout the area.
Sporting events in the area have already been forced to postpone or reschedule and there's an increasing likelihood that the NFL will have to relocate its upcoming playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the visiting Minnesota Vikings to Arizona.
Plumes of smoke rise as wildfire approaches a home during the Fairview Fire near Hemet, California in Riverside County on September 7, 2022. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Thousands of acres have been destroyed, along with tens of thousands of homes in the fire's path. Hundreds of thousands of people have evacuated and are continuing to leave the area to avoid the destruction that has become visible from Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills.
In a metro area with millions of people, heavy winds kicking up the flames could cause significantly more destruction in the days to come.
We hope everyone is able to stay safe or find somewhere safe as firefighters combat the wildfires.
