Red Flag Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are conducive to the rapid growth of wildfires. Dry conditions combined with high winds and low humidity are the hallmarks of weather conducive to producing large wildfires.
The three basic ingredients for a wildfire are strong winds, low relative humidity, and high temperatures. In addition, persistently dry vegetation provides an easy fuel source for the fires. Living on or above a steep hill is a risk factor for rapid spread of fire. If the conditions are either not currently occurring or about to occur, a Fire Weather Watch is issued. Red Flag Warnings mean there is an expectation for explosive fire growth potential.
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