During a diablo wind, the air is so dry that relative humidity levels plunge, drying out vegetation and making it ready to burn. The name — “diablo” is Spanish for “devil” — is ...

SAN FRANCISCO — A California utility shut off power in 12 counties in the northern part of the state as a major “diablo wind” — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — spiked the ...

SAN FRANCISCO − A "devil wind" is coming to northern and coastal California, and it could mean pre-emptive power shutdowns for close to 30,000 households in 30 counties as soon as Thursday, the ...

The “diablo wind” is forecast to cause sustained winds reaching 35 mph in many areas, with possible gusts topping 65 mph along mountaintops, according to the National Weather Service.

The “diablo wind” is forecast to cause sustained winds reaching 35 mph (56 kph) in many areas, with possible gusts topping 65 mph (104 kph) along mountaintops, according to the National ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A major "diablo wind" — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — is expected to whip up across Northern California on Thursday evening, causing humidity levels to ...

"Diablo wind" is the local name for hot, dry winds from the northeast that sometimes hit the San Francisco Bay area and central coastal of California, especially in the spring and fall.

A California utility shut off power in 19 counties in the northern and central part of the state as a major "diablo wind." Tue, 20 May 2025 09:15:27 GMT (1747732527712) Story Infinite Scroll ...

A study by Carrie Bowers of San Jose State University found that the average monthly number of Diablo wind events is higher in January than November and about 80% as common as in the peak month ...

Firefighters battle 'diablo wind' to extinguish Oakland fire that burned 2 homes Residents watch as firefighters battle the Keller Fire burning above Interstate 580 in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Oct ...

Firefighters battle 'diablo wind' to extinguish Oakland fire that burned 2 homes Firefighter crews in California continue to work on extinguishing a brush fire in the city of Oakland fueled by ...