With wildfire season well underway, what is a Red Flag Warning

Washington is heading into peak wildfire season with dangerous dry conditions statewide. The National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings when weather and environmental factors—very low humidity, strong winds, potential lightning, and extremely dry fuel—create rapid wildfire spread conditions within 24 hours. Western Washington residents should prepare now by creating defensible space around homes, avoiding outdoor burns, and staying alert for fire weather alerts through August.