Red Flag Warnings, current as of 9:49 a.m. MT, October 17, 2012 (Click to enlarge)

Red Flag Warnings for extreme fire weather are in effect for much of the central United States, plus portions of northern California.

The map was current as of 9:49 a.m. MT. Red Flag Warnings can change throughout the day as the dozens of National Weather Service offices around the country update and revise their forecasts. For the most current data, visit this NWS site.