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Comparing Hurricane Sandy with Santa Ana winds
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[U-T San Diego] - A: The Santa Anas are usually dry winds that blow offshore, from the desert toward the sea. At times, the flow can be moist. But it is usually dry. A hurricane like Sandy moves from the ocean toward land, and it gains power by absorbing warm moisture.
Fire alert extended in Southern California
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[UPI.com] - LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Much of Southern California was under a wildfire alert Saturday because of hot dry winds. Several fires have been reported in the region in the past two days, the Los Angeles Times reported. The largest, a brushfire in
Gusty weather concerns Queensland firefighters
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[ABC Online] - Posted October 27, :50:31. Hot, dry winds fanned dozens of fires across Queensland on Friday Video: Hot, dry winds fanned dozens of fires across Queensland on Friday (7pm TV News QLD) · Related Story: Qld on high fire alert as conditions worsen
Google News: Forecast calls for rain, snow and cold
[Colorado Springs Gazette] - The sudden shift could help in Wetmore, where a 2,200 acre fire was pushed by dry winds into destroying 14 homes. Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity — meaning more moisture in the air — should help the firefighting, Gray said. “Any
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