Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.

A "particularly dangerous situation red flag warning" has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region and deadly fires continue to burn.

The warnings will be upgraded to "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings -- noting extremely critical wildfire ...

The criteria to issue a red flag warning that’s a Particularly Dangerous Situation include a forecast of sustained winds of at least 35 mph and/or gusts of at least 60 mph, single-digit relative ...

A "particularly dangerous situation red flag warning" has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region and deadly fires continue to burn.

Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.

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