Fire Risk Map
Fire weather risk outlook for the next 10 days from Windy.com. Note: Select day/date in timeline at the bottom of the map (map may open with previous day's risk).
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Warnings, Watches, Advisories, and Statements Related to Fire Risk Weather Defined
RED FLAG WARNING
A term used by fire-weather forecasters to call attention to limited weather conditions of particular importance that may result in extreme burning conditions. RED FLAG WARNING is issued when there is an on-going event or the fire weather forecaster has a high degree of confidence that Red Flag criteria will occur within 24 hours of issuance. Red Flag criteria occurs whenever a geographical area has been in a dry spell for a week or two, or for a shorter period, if before spring green-up or after fall color, and the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) is high to extreme and the following forecast weather parameters are forecasted to be met:
1) a sustained wind average 15 mph or greater
2) relative humidity less than or equal to 25 percent and
3) a temperature of greater than 75 degrees F.
In some states, dry lightning and unstable air are criteria. A Fire Weather Watch may be issued prior to the Red Flag Warning.
The RED FLAG WARNING is intended primarily for land area managers and is also defined by the NWS to be issued when sustained 20 foot winds of 20 mph or higher, afternoon humidity values less than 25%, and ten hour fuel moisture of 8% or less are expected.
Fire Weather Watch
This is mainly intended for area land managers and is issued when a high potential exists for upcoming sustained 20 foot winds of 20 mph or higher, afternoon humidity less than 25%, and ten hour fuel moisture of 8% or lower.
Elevated Fire Weather Risk Hazardous Weather Outlook
A narrative statement produced by the National Weather Service, frequently issued on a routine basis, to provide information regarding the potential of significant weather expected during the next 1 to 5 days. Note in practical use it appears that the Hazardous Weather Outlook actually covers a period within the next 1 to 5 days, and doesn't necessarily extend the full period of 1 to 5 days.
A narrative statement produced by the National Weather Service, frequently issued on a routine basis, to provide information regarding the potential of significant weather expected during the next 1 to 5 days. Note in practical use it appears that the Hazardous Weather Outlook actually covers a period within the next 1 to 5 days, and doesn't necessarily extend the full period of 1 to 5 days.
NOTE: As of Friday, October 11, 2024 it does not appear that an Advisory category exists for fire weather risk. Increasing fire weather risk is indicated from a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement, to a Fire Weather Watch, to a RED FLAG WARNING.
SOURCES:
NFDRS | NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group)