The N.C. Forest Service is warning North Carolinians to be prepared for wildfires and take the necessary steps to help prevent any natural disasters.

The Texas Panhandle has started the year drought-free due to the recent snowfall in the past month. According to officials, January is the driest month in the Texas Panhandle. However, this year, precipitation has helped the area avoid drought conditions.

Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.

San Diego's dry conditions greatly increased the risk for wildfires. “We’ve been experiencing extreme fire behavior throughout Southern California as many have seen," said Rob Johnson, public information officer for CAL Fire.

The warnings come as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area, the Palisades and Eaton fires.

High rain over a burn scar may result in debris flows or mudslides. Follow the instructions of local officials!” the National Weather Service said.

After weekend rainfall caused mudslides in wildfire burn scar areas and snow created dangerous driving conditions, several roadways and schools remain closed across the Southern California region.

With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a welcome relief. But how the rain falls could make the difference between a disaster respite or a disaster repeat.

The return of the rain in Los Angeles has triggered Flash Flood Warnings, mudslides and debris flows in burn-scar areas, forcing officials to close roads and schools in the region.

The Hughes Fire that started on Wednesday has burned through over 5,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties on Wednesday.

Exceptionally dry weather has targeted Southern California so far this winter, creating ideal conditions for wildfires.