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.

Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact.

The significant winter storm had passed in the South by Saturday morning, but travel issues and power outages were still ongoing.

Atlanta has seen nearly 1,000 flights grounded, while more than 34,000 Arkansans have lost power.

The number of dead tied to the wildfires increases as local officials warn the toll will increase. About 180,000 people have had to evacuate.

According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, below-normal temperatures are expected throughout the weekend, warming up by Monday, Jan. 13. Rain, snow, freezing rain and ice are expected across Georgia through Jan. 11, which could impact travel.

A major winter storm is expected to be the biggest in years as cold air moves in from the Arctic bringing snow and frigid temperatures across 20 Southern States.

On the Thursday, Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp issues a state of emergency as wintry weather approaches Georgia; House Speaker Jon Burns looks ahead to this year's legislative session; and six days of funeral services for Jimmy Carter conclude in his hometown of Plains.

Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the National Weather Service warns that powerful winds and low humidity will increase the risk of fire.

The multiplying fires have killed at least five people, forced widespread evacuation orders and burned tens of thousands of acres, destroying homes, businesses and cultural landmarks.

Southern states don't often deal with winter conditions, but New England does. New Hampshire especially has tips for how to prepare for a winter storm.

NPR visited a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., to see how residents and staff are faring during a cold emergency. The shelter is busy year-round, though the frigid weather brings in more people.

Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.

Destructive winds not seen for more than a decade are fanning multiple fires across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate, schools across the area are closed, and power lines have been shut off in parts of the region to protect against further ignitions.

A pair of powerful major winter storms is disrupting the U.S. air travel system this week. That leaves airlines no choice but to de-ice their planes before takeoff to keep them in the air.