Southern California has begun its annual wet season with paltry amounts of precipitation so far, and the forecast does not bode well through at least the middle portion of December. Strong Santa Ana winds gusting to near 80 mph this week have made conditions worse by fanning destructive wildfires in Southern California. Los Angeles has […]
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire weather warning for the coast and a wind advisory for the rest of San Diego County due to the onset of four days of Santa Ana winds and low humidity. Forecasts say the winds will peak Monday night into Tuesday morning and Wednesday night into […]
Dry and gusty Santa Ana winds sweeping through Southern California are predicted to bring days of critical fire weather conditions. Red Flag warnings by the National Weather Service began late Sunday and will last through Thursday. Meteorologists say relative humidity levels will plunge into the single digits and teens. Officials have dedicated extra resources to […]
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approved the repair of the forebay lining and outlet tower at Lake Mathews. The Nov. 14 MWD board vote awarded a $3,248,000 contract to J.F. Shea Construction for the work while appropriating $4,570,000 for the project. The board action also found the project categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality […]
Southern California’s Wet Season Has Started Dry and No Rain Relief Is in Sight
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Weather ChannelSouthern California has begun its annual wet season with paltry amounts of precipitation so far, and the forecast does not bode well through at least the middle portion of December. Strong Santa Ana winds gusting to near 80 mph this week have made conditions worse by fanning destructive wildfires in Southern California. Los Angeles has […]
Wild Winds, Low Humidity, Could Spread Wildfires Across This Week
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneThe National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire weather warning for the coast and a wind advisory for the rest of San Diego County due to the onset of four days of Santa Ana winds and low humidity. Forecasts say the winds will peak Monday night into Tuesday morning and Wednesday night into […]
Longest And Strongest Santa Ana Winds Bring Fire Danger To Southern California
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /89.3 KPCC (Pasadena)by Sharon McNaryDry and gusty Santa Ana winds sweeping through Southern California are predicted to bring days of critical fire weather conditions. Red Flag warnings by the National Weather Service began late Sunday and will last through Thursday. Meteorologists say relative humidity levels will plunge into the single digits and teens. Officials have dedicated extra resources to […]
Metropolitan Water District Approves Repair Of Lake Mathews’ Forebay Lining And Outlet Tower
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley News (Fallbrook)by Joe NaimanThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approved the repair of the forebay lining and outlet tower at Lake Mathews. The Nov. 14 MWD board vote awarded a $3,248,000 contract to J.F. Shea Construction for the work while appropriating $4,570,000 for the project. The board action also found the project categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality […]