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Currently — November 17th, 2022

Currently — November 17th, 2022

November 16, 2022

What you need to know, currently.

Uganda was devastated by floods and drought this year. At #COP27 @mnyomb1 calls on rich countries to cancel the debt crisis making it difficult for developing countries to adapt to climate disasters. Climate finance should come as grants, not loans. #CurrentlyAtCOP27 pic.twitter.com/JXaacfPScq— Currently (@currently) November 16, 2022

Currently’s staff reporter, Anna Abraham, will be on the ground all week, interviewing activists and attendees at COP27. Follow along on in your inbox and on Twitter.

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The weather, currently.

The strongest Santa Ana winds of the season are fueling wildfires across Southern California. A fire in Fontana was spurred by these winds Tuesday night.

Just last week, wet and chilly winter weather seemed to bring fire season to a close. November, however, had other plans. The Santa Ana winds are forecasted to subside Wednesday evening.

According to Currently’s chief meteorologist Megan Montero, “A large difference in pressure across the Great Basin and California will lead to strong Santa Ana winds in southern California through Wednesday evening.”

High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories have been issued for the Transverse Ranges until Wednesday night. Wind speeds as high as 104 MPH were reported in Los Angeles County.

Top Santa Ana wind reports in the last 18 hours:

104 MPH, Magic Mountain Truck Trail, L.A. Co.

96 MPH, Marshall Peak, S.B. Co.

87 MPH, Cloudland Cutoff, S.B. Co.

85 MPH, Fremont Canyon, O.C.

59 stations reached 60+ MPH

20 stations reached 70+ MPH

7 stations reached 80+ MPH https://t.co/rBE8cAyvni— Edgar McGregor (@edgarrmcgregor) November 16, 2022

Climate change has made states like California vulnerable to wildfires almost all year. Californians should be cautious with ignition sources while we wait for the winds to die down.

For more wildfire safety tips check out our Wildfire Explainer.

What you can do, currently.

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