Red Flag Warnings, July 4, 2015

wildfireRed Flag Warnings, July 4, 2015

Areas of Washington, Oregon, Montana, California, and Montana are under Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches today for gusty winds, and low humidities.

In addition, northern California and southern Oregon are targeted for abundant lightning from Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

Firefighters in the Glacier Park area of northwestern Montana should expect a dramatic westerly to easterly wind shift by late Saturday afternoon, and by Saturday evening across much of west-central Montana.

The map was current as of 7:45 a.m. MDT on Saturday. 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.