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Before that it was Storm Eowyn in January, the most powerful windstorm in the UK for over a decade with gusts of over 135mph.

The King fire erupted early Thursday morning along the 5 Freeway, near Pyramid Lake, amid gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wind patterns, including strong gusts that sweep across the lake bed and surrounding farmland, can also kick up fine, toxic particles and carry them into nearby towns — exposing more residents.

The forecast shows that the area will see light south-southwest winds at 4 mph and gusting at 10 mph, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Lewis.

As of Sunday morning, fire teams have continued to monitor the Canyon fire as hot temperatures and potential wind gusts of up to 25 miles per hour remain.