Judson Jones

The Santa Ana windstorm calmed down a bit on Thursday morning, but forecasters warned that critical fire weather conditions would continue.

See the likely path and wind arrival times for Dikeledi.

The dry, windy conditions that help the fires spread are poised to persist.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he wanted answers from officials over the loss of water supply and pressure. The fires have killed 11 people and forced tens of thousands from their homes. At least 18 people have been arrested on charges including identity theft and looting.

The epicenter was near that of a devastating 1906 quake.

View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest of the day. But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.

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“So many of you have never seen an event like this,” Louisiana’s state climatologist warned, with New Orleans facing possibly the most snow it has ever seen.

Snow was falling in Houston, which could receive more than it has in decades. “So many of you have never seen an event like this,” Louisiana’s state climatologist warned.