Southern California Braces for Biggest Windstorm in Over a Decade

Get ready, Southern California! A massive windstorm is heading your way, and it's not just going to blow things around—it might also start some serious fires. Meteorologists are warning that this could be the most destructive windstorm to hit the area since 2011. They're even using some of their strongest language to describe it, like "life-threatening" and "particularly dangerous situation. " The wind is expected to pick up speed on Tuesday afternoon, with gusts reaching hurricane-force levels. Areas like the Los Angeles basin and San Gabriel Valley are at risk. The winds will be so strong that they could knock down trees and power lines, causing widespread outages. This is bad news because downed power lines can spark fires, and with the dry conditions, any fire could spread quickly.The National Weather Service is warning that the combination of strong winds and low humidity will make it easy for fires to start and grow out of control. To prevent this, Southern California Edison might shut off power to over 400, 000 customers. Why is this happening now? Well, Southern California has been getting drier since late summer. Usually, this time of year is the wettest, but not this year. The weather has been swinging between extremes, which is happening more often as the planet warms up. This has led to moderate drought conditions in many areas, making plants easier to burn. So, what can you do? Be prepared for power outages, keep an eye out for fires, and stay safe!