National Weather Service Warns of Dangerous Fire Conditions

Within the right environment, a small fire can spread rapidly. When threatening fire conditions are present in an area, the National Weather Service (NWS) can issue one of two warnings.

This weekend, the NWS has implemented a Red Flag Warning for parts of five different states as high winds, low humidity and mild or warm temperatures could lead to life-threatening situations.

What is a Red Flag Warning?

The most severe fire-related alert the NWS has, a Red Flag Warning is announced...