Power Outages Hit Thousands in California
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
'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 Winds Force Power Shutoffs in Northern California
Pacific Gas and Electric shut off power to 13,000 customers across 12 Northern California counties due to severe diablo winds, potentially sparking wildfires. The red flag warnings were issued, and up to 20,
‘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 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.
'Critical fire weather' across California means power outages for thousands
More than 24,000 across California have already had their power cut due to increased wildfire risks, and many more could soon experience the safety shutoffs.
Dangerous Diablo Winds spark wildfire threat in northern California
We Build a Barn, Got Stuck in the MUD and Shot a nice Buck! The MOST Action Packed weekend ever! Gusty winds and low humidity have triggered Fire Weather Warnings across central and northern California.
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Oakland fire burns homes, sends residents fleeing amid gusty California winds
Earlier in the week, officials warned that “Diablo winds” would sweep across Northern California and could create ...
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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Heat wave enters California forecast with 'no prospect of rain'
Fall is the season when California often sees offshore winds — better known as the Santa Anas in Los Angeles and the Diablo winds in the San Francisco Bay Area. These winds dry out ...