What is a red flag warning? Here's what to know about the severe weather term
A red flag warning does not necessarily mean there is a fire ongoing – extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly, according to the NWS. If a fire does start, it has the potential to quickly become extreme due to the critical fire weather conditions.
What's the difference between a red flag warning and a fire warning?
A red flag warning is different than a fire warning. A red flag warning means conditions exist that could lead to a wildfire. A fire warning is issued when there is an active fire spreading that is threatening life and property.
'Critical' Red Flag Fire Warning Across Most of Texas Amid Strong Winds
Texas will experience wind gusts of up to 55 mph in parts on Wednesday, while relative humidity will plummet to as low as six percent.
High wind and red flag warnings issued for North Texas
A high wind warning and red flag warning are in place for most of North Texas. Frequent wind gusts of 50-55 mph, with isolated gusts up to 60-65 mph, are expected, posing risks for high-profile vehicles and increasing the extreme fire threat due to low humidity.
Red Flag Warning in effect Friday, wind gusts up to 60 mph
Critical to extreme fire weather conditions are expected across North Texas on Friday, with wind gusts up to 60 mph. It marks the most dangerous fire conditions in Dallas-Fort Worth in nearly 15 years.
North Texas placed under a fire warning until Friday night, according to the NWS
The NWS Fort Worth TX released a red flag warning at 6:50 a.m. on Friday valid between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. The warning is for ...
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Extreme fire danger, high winds expected across most of Texas Friday
Flower Mound firefighters respond to a fire in the Texas Panhandle, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. A majority of Texas will face a dangerous mix of hurricane-like winds, warm temperatures and bone-dry ...
WEATHER IMPACT ALERT: Red Flag Warning issued for San Antonio as windy, dry conditions heighten fire risk
According to the National Weather Service, a lack of rain over the last couple of years has led to extreme drought. Dry ...
High winds, dry conditions create ‘dangerous’ fire threat for Dallas, North Texas
Due to high winds and dry conditions, all of North and Central Texas are under a red flag warning Friday. The conditions ...
Storms that caused flooding in California is headed to Texas. Why it's a 'triple threat'
A storm system that resulted in severe flooding in Southern California is headed to Texas and the Central US — why experts call it a "triple threat." ...
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Six Flags Over Texas opens for spring break, warmer weather
Six Flags Over Texas started opening daily Thursday to welcome families on spring break. The park in Arlington will stay open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. through March 22; on March 23, the park will ...
Red Flag Warning Burn Ban in effect Friday morning, McLennan County Volunteer Fire Departments prepare
Due to high winds and temperatures, a Red Flag Warning burn ban will be in effect tomorrow at 11 a.m. Volunteer fire ...
Here’s why Texas flags are at half-staff Friday
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas flags to be lowered to half-staff from March 6 until sunrise on March 8. Flags in Harris ...