Understanding Wildfire Warnings, Watches and Behavior

https://www.weather.gov/safety/wildfire-ww
NWS issues a Red Flag Warning, in conjunction with land management agencies, to alert land managers to an ongoing or imminent critical fire weather pattern. NWS issues a Red Flag Warning when fire conditions are ongoing or expected to occur shortly.

Red Flag Warning Map — LIVE U.S. Fire-Weather Today

https://firerisk.ai/red-flag-warning
See exactly where the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning right now — a live U.S. map of active fire-weather warnings, what they mean, and the live status for every state.

National Weather Service New York, NY Fire Weather Page

https://www.weather.gov/okx/fireweather
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in New York, NY provides official forecasts and warnings for New York City, Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley of New York, Northeastern New Jersey, Southern Connecticut and the surrounding Coastal Waters.

Red flag warning - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_flag_warning
A red flag warning is a forecast warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in the United States to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildfire combustion, and rapid spread. [1][2] It is a form of emergency alert.

Fire Alert Map

https://firealertmap.com/
A map showing active wildfire locations, red flag warnings, fire weather watch, severe fire danger index overlay and jurisdictional boundaries.

National Weather Service

https://forecast.weather.gov/product_sites.php?site=NWS&product=RFW
Click on the specific site below to view the Red Flag Warning product(s): NWS Weather Forecast Office Identifier; ABR - Aberdeen, SD: BIS - Bismarck, ND: BOI - Boise, ID: BOU - De

red flag (fire weather) warning: What is a Red Flag Warning?...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/what-is-a-red-flag-warning-meaning-causes-and-why-this-weather-alert-matters/articleshow/129851866.cms
Mar 27, 2026 · A Red Flag Warning is a critical weather alert that signals heightened wildfire danger, urging people to exercise caution and preparedness. Issued by the National Weather Service, it aims to warn communities when environmental conditions are ripe for fires to ignite and spread rapidly.

At least 6 states under red flag warning over severe fire risk

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/16/wildfire-red-flag-warning-fire-threat-us/88700062007/
Feb 16, 2026 · Six central U.S. states are under a 'red flag warning' due to high winds and dry conditions, elevating wildfire risk. Here's which states are affected.

Fire Danger Map - NYSDEC - New York State Department of...

https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires/fire-danger-map
Fire danger ratings are forecast and displayed on a map of New York State to show where fire danger is low, moderate, high, very high, or extreme.

Fire Weather Watch vs Red Flag Warning Explained

https://the-weather.com/fire-weather-watch-vs-red-flag-warning/
Feb 14, 2026 · A Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire conditions are either occurring now or will begin within 24 hours. This is an urgent call to action, as any fire that starts will likely spread out of control rapidly due to wind and dry air.