The National Weather Service has issued Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) warnings in response to alarming fire conditions in Southern California. Initially designed to alert the public to severe weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes, these warnings are now being applied to wildfires amidst extreme winds and dry conditions. The significance of a PDS warning underscores the potential severity of the fire threats facing the region, with officials emphasizing the difference between a fire weather watch and a red flag warning. As communities grapple with large wildfires, understanding these alerts becomes crucial.