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.)
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.
