A red flag warning is in effect across Long Island, New York City and the lower Hudson Valley today from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. today due to expected critical fire weather

Multiple counties across Northeastern Pennsylvania under a Red Flag Warning which means warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

Fire conditions today have caused the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning. Here's what that means and how to prevent a wildfire.

Multiple counties across Northeastern Pennsylvania are under a Red Flag Warning, which means warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds are expected to combine

The dry conditions have led to a drought watch and a warning about the potential for wildfires to grow out of control, according to officials.

Red Flag warnings have been issued in Southern California on Sunday evening ahead of strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity, setting the stage for dangerous fire conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the warnings will go into effect at 7 p.

The weekend rain won't do much to suppress the elevated-to-critical fire danger taking over Southern California for the first week of November.

Southern California residents are dealing with increased wildfire danger this week because of the Santa Ana winds. Red flag warnings went into effect Sunday night and will extend until 7 p.m. Monday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.