Red Flag Warnings for five states in the central U.S.

wildfire Red Flag Warnings 3-16-2016

The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for areas in Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, and Missouri. The culprit is the forecast for strong winds and low humidity.

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Fire weather SPC 3-16-2016

The map was current as of 9:30 a.m. MDT on Wednesday. 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.