LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.

A rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow that closed highways, grounded nearly all flights and canceled school for more than a million students more accustomed to hurricane dismissals than snow days.

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A second day of ferocious winds were forecast for Tuesday in Southern California where firefighters remained on alert and extreme fire weather raised the risk of new wildfires two weeks after two major blazes still burning in the Los Angeles area sparked.

HOUSTON – In a pledge to help those affected by the rampant wildfires in Southern California, the Texans are pledging $1 million in donations to those ongoing relief efforts. The Texans were joined by the NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Viking as part of a $5 million commitment from the league to help those impacted..

The wildfires in Southern California have led to the evacuations of over 130,000 people and have destroyed over 10,000 structures. Overlaying the wildfire outbreak across other major U.S. cities shows that the blaze is one of the worst in United States history, as it continues to spread across residential areas in Los Angeles.

Houston Fire Department wildland firefighters who are deployed in Southern California held a brief online call to discuss their experiences fighting the fires in the area. HFD Senior Capt. A.J. Castillo was joined by engineer operators Jonathan Williams,

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans have pledged $1 million in support of southern California wildfire relief efforts.

Experts explain why Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter wildfires in decades and what this could mean for the future of fire seasons.

Southern California is battling worsening wildfire conditions as Santa Ana winds are forecast to reach speeds up to 100 mph this week.

As the battle to fight the wildfires in Southern California continues, we are getting a clear picture of what has been left behind. Cotton GDS in Conway, is joining parent company Cotton Holdings, Inc.

Critical fire weather with wind gusts up to 60 mph (97 kph) was also forecast for Southern California communities stretching to San Diego, with residents urged to take steps to get ready to evacuate such as creating an emergency kit and keeping cars filled with at least a half tank of gas.