News 6’s meteorologist reports strong storms, heavy rain, and big temperature swings ahead for Central Florida through Monday, with the potential for hazardous conditions including damaging winds and hail.

A lot of you have asked, what are the Santa Ana winds? Why is it so critical in Southern California? Will Florida ever experience the same phenomena?

High winds have been a key ingredient in the devastating fires in Los Angeles -- and they’re picking up again.

Tornadic winds knocked nearly four dozen train cars off a track in North Dakota, part of a storm system that spurred reports of five tornadoes across the Dakotas.

Residents in Flagler County prepared for tropical storm-force winds from Idalia, which could come as early as Wednesday morning.

While floods caused by storm surge are receding, residents are still picking up pieces and beginning the rebuilding process.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Winds flipped a lightweight plane over at the Daytona Beach Airport on Monday as storms moved into the area. [RELATED: Severe weather causes power outages, damage]The Cessna flipped over into some power lines on the airport property just before 7 p.m. as the plane was taxiing down the runway. Winds reached up to 75 mph Monday night. John Murray, director of public safety for Daytona Beach International Airport, said there is debris around the airport but no other damage has been reported. The high in Orlando was 90, Daytona Beach hit 89, and Melbourne set a new record high of 91 on Monday.