Red Flag Warnings, June 26, 2015

wildfire Red Flag Warning, June 26, 2015

Areas of Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Alaska are under Red Flag Warnings or Watches today. Warmer than normal temperatures are predicted through the weekend on the west coast.

In northeast California isolated dry thunderstorms will begin Friday afternoon and will become scattered Saturday afternoon, possibly continuing into Sunday morning. A transition to a mix of wet and dry storms is likely Sunday, however rapidly moving thunderstorms may still result in new fire ignitions.

The map was current as of 9:11 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 and maps. For the most current data visit this NWS site or 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.