Why is the Santa Ana wind a danger signal in southern California?
◦ It is a cold, dry winter wind that brings danger of hypothermia to people like the homeless living on the streets.
◦ It is a warm, humid wind from Mexico that signals El Niño conditions and high potential for flooding.
◦ It drives people crazy with the howling winds, so crime goes up.
◦ It is a warm, dry wind that can quickly dry out brushlands and spread fires.