Red Flag Warnings, April 9, 2016

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The National Weather service has posted Red Flag Warnings for areas in North Dakota, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Four states miraculously avoided Red Flag weather — Montana, South Dakota, Alabama, and South Carolina –according to the forecasts provided by the NWS.

In addition to the Red Flag Warnings, portions of North Carolina and Virginia have freeze warnings in effect for Saturday night.

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The maps were current as of 10 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.

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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.