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

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

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.

Fire Prevention Week is a good reminder to burn safely, especially in light of recent Red Flag Warnings, which are rare in ...

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

When fire danger ramps up, you'll likely see two alerts issued by the National Weather Service: a fire weather watch and a red flag warning. Here's what you need to know about the alerts ...

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 ...

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas including Buchanan County, effective from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Persistent southerly winds of 20 to 25 ...

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