NWS issues Red Flag Warning in January ahead of possible snowstorm in Flagstaff
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday in Flagstaff and swaths of northern and eastern Arizona, ahead of a potential snowstorm moving into the area early
UPDATE: Red Flag Warning extended until 8 p.m. Thursday, power shutoffs could impact 70K+
NWS' 3:40 a.m. advisory indicates winds were blowing northeast at speeds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.
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.
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"If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior," the NWS warns.
LA has seen 15 days of red flag warnings in January. What's in the weekend forecast?
What to Know A red flag warning remains in effect through Friday morning for parts of Los Angeles County. Red flag warnings have been issued in Southern California for 15 of the last 23 days. Included in some of the red flag warnings was a Particularly Dangerous Situation alert,
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
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UPDATE: Southern California under a fire warning until Friday morning, according to the NWS
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UPDATE: Fire warning for Orange County Inland until Friday morning, says the NWS
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Red Flag Warning extended for San Diego County mountains, valleys; school closures announced
A Red Flag Warning that went into effect Monday for San Diego County mountains and valleys has been extended due to strong gusty winds and low relative humidity.
UPDATE: Southern California under a fire warning until Friday morning, says the NWS
A red flag warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Wednesday at 9:40 a.m. in effect until Thursday at 8 p.m.