KQED's Forum Los Angeles Fires Continue to Rage; Is Time Running Out for TikTok?
Jan 9, 2025
Anthony Edwards, a newsroom meteorologist at the San Francisco Chronicle, analyzes the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, highlighting the severe winds and drought worsening the crisis. Emily Baker White, an investigative reporter at Forbes, discusses the imminent Supreme Court case surrounding TikTok and its potential ban, while legal expert Jessica Levinson unpacks the constitutional implications. The conversation explores the complex interplay between national security concerns and First Amendment rights amidst a culture of intensifying scrutiny on social media.
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Santa Ana Winds Still Dangerous
- The Santa Ana winds are weakening, but remain strong and dangerous.
- Another wind spike is expected, with gusts up to 65 mph, capable of spreading embers.
High-Confidence Forecast
- Anthony Edwards describes the forecast leading up to the fires as the most concerning of his young career.
- This high-confidence forecast was based on observing a specific weather pattern with a southward dipping low-pressure system.
Wind and Fire Spread
- Strong winds dramatically increase fire spread speed.
- Embers from the LA fires sparked new fires up to two miles downwind.