Guest: Anthony Edwards, Newsroom Meteorologist with the San Francisco Chronicle
With every new year comes hope for a prosperous year. For thousands in southern California, that hope quickly turned into a nightmare. One week into the new year, devastation quickly set in when multiple wildfires began to spread in Los Angeles County. A historic Santa Ana Windstorm, with winds gusting to 100 mph in spots, sent flames into highly populated areas, prompting evacuation orders.Our next guest was following along every step of the way. Anthony Edwards is the newsroom meteorologist with the San Francisco Chronicle and joins us today to discuss the devastating start to the year for many residents in southern California.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to California's Wildfires
- 03:10 Understanding Santa Ana Winds and Their Impact
- 06:05 Meteorological Conditions Leading to Wildfires
- 09:00 The Role of Urban Areas in Fire Spread
- 11:47 Communication and Evacuation During Wildfires
- 14:59 Analyzing the Destructive Nature of Recent Fires
- 17:54 Preventative Measures and Resilience in Fire Management
- 20:59 The Interplay of Drought and Atmospheric Rivers
- 24:11 Air Quality and Smoke Management
- 27:03 The Future of Meteorological Journalism
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