North Texas firefighters prepare

What is a red flag warning? Here's what to know about the severe weather term
A red flag warning does not necessarily mean there is a fire ongoing – extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly, according to the NWS. If a fire does start, it has the potential to quickly become extreme due to the critical fire weather conditions.
What's the difference between a red flag warning and a fire warning?
A red flag warning is different than a fire warning. A red flag warning means conditions exist that could lead to a wildfire. A fire warning is issued when there is an active fire spreading that is threatening life and property.
Red Flag Warning: North Texas firefighters prepare
Fire officials in North Texas are asking for people to stay aware, as the threat for potential wildfires remains high today. Governor Abbott announced increased state resources available to fight wildfires,
'Critical' Red Flag Fire Warning Across Most of Texas Amid Strong Winds
Texas will experience wind gusts of up to 55 mph in parts on Wednesday, while relative humidity will plummet to as low as six percent.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in North Texas. The NWS issues a Red Flag Warning when conditions are dangerous for wildfire growth. Humidity will be low and winds could reach up to 65 miles per hour.
Red Flag Warning in effect for McLennan County Friday
A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for McLennan County from 7 a.m. Friday until 9 p.m. According to the City of Waco/McLennan County Office of Emergency Management, this will trigger the Red Flag Warning Burn Ban passed by the County Commissioners on March 4.
Red Flag Warning Issued for 10 States amid 'Extremely Critical' Fire Threat
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued Red Flag Warnings for ten states across the Midwest and South on Friday, with meteorologists warning that any fires started could spread
Strong winds put North Texas under critical to extreme threat of fires
The North Texas region is under critical or extreme fire threats on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. This is the first time parts of the area have seen an extreme fire threat in about 16 years,
North Texas firefighters prepare for Friday's extreme fire risk
As Gov. Greg Abbott prepares state resources to fight potential wildfires, North Texas fire departments are getting ready as well.
North Texas placed under a fire warning until Friday night, according to the NWS
The NWS Fort Worth TX released a red flag warning at 6:50 a.m. on Friday valid between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. The warning is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Hood, Johnson, Montague, Cooke,

Fire warning for Kansas City area until Fri. night, says NWS

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High winds, dry conditions create ‘dangerous’ fire threat for Dallas, North Texas
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