I’ve been in those Santa Ana winds.
Almost killed me on my motorcycle on I-10 near Palm Springs in 1973 when I was stationed at 29 Palms..............
My husband (hard core motorcyclist) said the one condition he won’t ride in is wind - he’d check the weather report before heading out and pull over if the winds kicked up. They can be vicious here in the canyons and elsewhere.
I had to get my dogs out yesterday - walked down four houses, was almost knocked off of my feet - and headed home, dogs ran the entire way. Dust and dirt are blowing everywhere.