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