Tardy added, "It's not unusual to shorten the [red flag warning] time or extend it further if conditions are looking like they will last longer than expected." NWS Los Angeles, in a red flag ...

A red flag warning is issued when low humidities and dry conditions are present, along with very gusty winds. The combination of these three ingredients can lead to the development of wildfires ...

Firefighters are gaining ground on three major fires in Los Angeles County, where a red flag warning ... for the warnings is a lack of rainfall during what is usually the wettest time of year ...

The last time the office issued a similar warning was on November 20, 2024. Beda said red flag warnings can be issued anywhere from Texas north through South Dakota when conditions are right ...

Similar to the fire weather watch, the red flag warning kicks in when meteorologists and forecasters believe conditions could lead to extreme fire within 24 hours. Forecaster with FOX Weather ...