"Red flag Warnings span from Kansas to Minnesota and reiterate the potential for fires to spread rapidly," the NWS said.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Due to the forecast of severe weather, dangerously high winds, and a red flag warning, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds.

Many of these warnings will only be in place until this evening when conditions are less ideal for a blaze to spark.

This week is Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, we saw Red Flag Warnings for multiple counties across the state.

The majority of Iowa is under a red flag warning for Thursday. More than half of Iowa counties have a burn ban in place.

Three criteria must be met for a red flag warning to be issued: Expected wind speeds exceeding 20 mph Relative humidity at 15 percent or lower Fire danger rating of high, very high, or extreme ...

Headline: Red Flag Warning from WED 1:00 PM CDT until WED 7:00 PM CDT Bulletin: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE ...

Get ready for Smokey Bear Day. The annual, family-friendly event is meant to teach people about fire and its role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. There will be exhibits, goody bags, and chances ...

The Red Flag Warning for high fire danger expired at 5 p.m. today, but we still have reason to be cautious and thoughtful about the possibility of fire. The strong wind gusts that prevailed over ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Several fire departments battled fires Sunday amid a Red Flag Warning that was issued by the National Weather Service for some West Michigan counties. Around 10:15 a ...

According to KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson, Utah will continue to deal with high temperatures and bad air this week.