A red flag warning is technically not the same as a fire weather watch, whose threat is more explicit, although both kinds of advisories rely on the same fundamental criteria.

Red flag warnings mean an increased risk of wildfires in the next 12 to 24 hours, so fire safety is extra important. How do they differ from fire weather watches? And what precautions should you take?

A red flag warning is issued when there are 15 mph or stronger winds, dry fuels (like dead leaves and grass) and temperatures are warmer than usual. ...

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A red flag warning is issued when there are 15 mph or stronger winds, dry fuels (like dead leaves and grass) and temperatures are warmer than usual.

A red flag warning was released by the NWS Sacramento CA on Monday at 1:28 p.m. in effect until Tuesday at 8 p.m. The warning ...

The warning is in effect until 11 p.m. A red flag warning implies that either extreme fire weather conditions are currently ...

The warning also includes west-central Idaho and the Boise mountains. Dry brush could quickly ignite and spread fire in windy ...

Hot weather, dry fuel and gusty winds triggered a red flag warning in western Nevada June 16. Here's what it means and how to stay safe.