The National Weather Service says Santa Ana winds are expected to pound parts of Southern California, starting Friday. Santa Ana winds are expected to pound Southern California this weekend, from Friday through Saturday. “It’s for the most part, a run-of-the-mill Santa Ana event,” National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Wofford said. The winds could blow down trees and power lines, causing widespread power outages, according to the weather service. Temperatures are expected to be warm over the weekend, ranging in the 70s to mid-80s even along the coast, the weather service said.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 02, 2026 23:01 UTC