Preparing For The Red Flag Warning Tomorrow

Near-record high temperatures will be common around the area Thursday the 26th. In advance of an approaching cold front... hot air will be drawn northward on southerly winds. Combined with plenty of sunshine and very dry air... this sets the stage for exceptional temperatures. Along with this heat... there is also a chance for showers and thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening over much of the area... and these showers and storms may have very gusty winds. Please make sure to stay informed about the weather conditions during the day Thursday.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.