Red flag warning issued for Coconino County
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Coconino County starting at 1:09 p.m. Jan. 24. The warning expires at 6 p.m. Jan. 25. For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather alert page.
What does a 'red flag warning' mean, exactly?
Red flag warnings tell other agencies, like fire and transportation departments, that it's time to staff up and prepare to respond to fast-moving fires. But they're also intended to put the public on high alert.
Red flag warning extended to Friday morning as Hughes fire erupts near Castaic
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Hughes fire broke out in Castaic amidst the red flag warning, spreading to over 9,000 acres by Wednesday evening as dry and windy weather affected the area.
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"If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior," the NWS warns.
PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?
As firefighters struggle to gain control of massive and deadly wildfires that are raging across parts of the Los Angeles area, the region is once again bracing for the potential of new fires and for current ones to intensify as a new storm system heads for the state.
Red Flag Warnings will remain in effect in Southern California until Friday
Southern California is expected to see its first rain of the winter this weekend, but it will have to get through a couple more days of windy fire weather first. The National Weather Service warned that single-digit humidity and strong wind gusts on Thursday and into early Friday will create elevated wildfire conditions – again.
SoCal braces for upcoming rain this weekend while red flag warning remains in effect Friday
A red flag warning was extended and is now in effect through Friday morning for most of Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to extremely low humidity and offshore wind gusts, according to the National Weather Service.
Extremely dry conditions, red flag warning remains as Los Angeles area prepares for possible weekend rain
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NWS issues Red Flag Warning in January ahead of possible snowstorm in Flagstaff
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Red flag warnings issued for Pima and Santa Cruz counties
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Red flag warning issued for Inland Empire, western Coachella Valley as strong winds loom
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LA has seen 15 days of red flag warnings in January. What's in the weekend forecast?
Firefighters are gaining ground on three major fires in Los Angeles County, where a red flag warning that went into effect earlier this week for parts of the region was extended into Friday.
Fire in Bel-Air frays nerves as red flag weather is set to peak Thursday in Los Angeles
A fire broke out Wednesday night along the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center, burning about 20 acres ...
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Windy, dry, and chance for snow or rain ahead for Navajo Nation
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California Wildfire Updates: Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides After Hughes Fire Reaches 56% Containment
The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders made progress controlling multiple blazes ...