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Powerful Santa Ana winds lash Southern California
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Powerful Santa Ana winds lashed Southern California on November 16, toppling big rigs on highways and spreading a small fire that destroyed two structures.

According to the National Weather Service, a predawn gust hit 102 mph (164 kph) in mountains about 25 miles (40 km) north of downtown Los Angeles.

Santa Ana winds are warm, dry winds that blow in California during the cool season months.

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