Coverage dated November 5, 2026 to November 7, 2026

Tracking Santa Ana winds & fore risk this weekend

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara

Happy Friday! Watch temperatures soar as high pressure parks over the Central Coast. Expect highs to quickly rise to 80s with minimal fog. Winds were strong last night and will be even more of a nuisance this evening. Some gusts could reach 40mph or greater.

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New York Post
Wildfire warnings and dangerous surf in store for SoCal as Santa Ana winds return (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 5, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Southern California is in for blazing temperatures and gusty Santa Ana winds.
Los Angeles Times
Near 90 in November as Santa Anas bring fire risk plus heat, especially along the coast (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 5, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
A weekend heat wave and Santa Ana winds will bring red flag warnings to mountainous areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Tracking Santa Ana winds & fore risk this weekend (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Nov 6, 2026
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Happy Friday! Watch temperatures soar as high pressure parks over the Central Coast. Expect highs to quickly rise to 80s with minimal fog. Winds were strong last night and will be even more of a nuisance this evening. Some gusts could reach 40mph or greater.
Foxla
Santa Ana winds, Red Flag Warning hit LA this weekend: What you need to know (opens Foxla)
Published Nov 6, 2026
Foxla's feed description
Brace for a blast of classic fall fire weather across Los Angeles this weekend. Dry Santa Ana winds are moving in, bringing gusty conditions and elevated wildfire danger. Weekend forecast: Gusts up to 45 mph and very low humidity The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning taking effe…
Los Angeles Times
Santa Anas and hotter fall temperatures sustain SoCal critical fire risks (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 7, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The latest bout of Santa Ana winds moving through Southern California will peak Saturday, but above-normal temperatures and elevated fire risk will remain through next week.