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?

Red flag warnings are usually issued during the spring and fall when grass is dry and winds are high. Here's a guide on what to do during one.

During a red-flag warning, residents are urged to avoid risky behavior like campfires or other open flames, smoking or ...

The red flag warning remains in effect for all islands through Friday until 6 p.m. due to gusty winds and low humidity. “A ...

A cold front is approaching from the north mid-week, bringing hot temperatures and gusty winds ahead of its arrival. Due to the elevated fire danger, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag ...

RED FLAG WARNING is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM Wednesday for the Flathead Reservation. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity v ...

The Red Flag Warning that has been in effect all week long has been extended into tomorrow night as fires continue to rage ...

Here's what else to know — and do — about these warnings. What should you do if you get an alert? A red flag warning is essentially a heads-up, Wall says.

Red flag warnings and fire weather watches can be for equally severe conditions, Wall says, it's just that a watch extends for a longer period of time. "Fire is a little bit of a tough one, because ...