Red Flag Warnings and Smoke Map, August 16, 2013

wildfire Red Flag Warnings, August 16, 2013
map of Wildfire smoke, at 2:13 p.m. MDT, August 16, 2013
Wildfire smoke, at 2:13 p.m. MDT, August 16, 2013

The map above shows the distribution of smoke from wildfires in the United States at 2:13 p.m. MDT, August 16, 2013. (UPDATE: Darren Clabo provided this link to a satellite animation that shows the smoke early Friday morning.)

wildfire Red Flag Warnings, August 16, 2013

Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches for enhanced wildfire danger have been issued by the National Weather Service for areas in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Utah.

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The Red Flag Warning map above was current as of 8:20 a.m. MDT on Friday. Red Flag Warnings can change throughout the day as the National Weather Service offices around the country update and revise their forecasts. For the most current data, visit this NWS site.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.