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Mountain Windstorms (2003)
Oceober 2003 Santa Ana Winds: A strong pressure gradient was present over southern California in October 2003 and consequently led to strong Santa Ana winds. These windstorms fueled forest fires that raged out of control. Note the high pressure over the Great Basin and the lower pressure to the southwest.

Courtesy of Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

October 2003 Santa Ana Winds: Strong Santa Ana winds in October 2003 fueled forest fires in Southern California. The smoke from the firest can be seen on the visible satellite imagery.

Courtesy of Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Department of Atmospheric Sciences Severe and Hazardous Weather at Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Illinois
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