What's a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire terms
2 months, 1 week ago

What's a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire terms

NPR  

What's a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire terms toggle caption Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images This is a developing story. A "particularly dangerous situation red flag warning" has been issued for parts of Southern California, as more extreme winds are expected to impact the region and deadly fires continue to burn. But as member station LAist reports, the PDS red flag warning has already been issued a few other times in recent months — an indication of the extreme weather Southern California is facing. With the ongoing fires in Southern California, a PDS red flag warning means that "the risk of damage and loss of life is high," Chenard tells NPR.

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Severe weather and critical fire risk, ranked 'multi-hazard,' expected nationwide
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Severe weather and critical fire risk, ranked 'multi-hazard,' expected nationwide

NPR  

Severe weather and critical fire risk, ranked 'multi-hazard,' expected nationwide toggle caption NWS/NOAA/weather.gov A spring storm bringing severe weather will impact the U.S. through the middle of the week, with parts of the country experiencing thunderstorms and "critical fire" risk conditions. The "multi-hazard storm" is expected to move across the Central Plains and through the Midwest toward the Great Lakes …

These maps show where US fire danger is the highest this spring. It might not be where you think
1 month, 2 weeks ago

These maps show where US fire danger is the highest this spring. It might not be where you think

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Southern California wildfires fueled by dry conditions worsened by human-caused climate change and whipping winds …

Red flag warning extended to Thursday night for L.A., Ventura counties
2 months ago

Red flag warning extended to Thursday night for L.A., Ventura counties

LA Times  

Firefighters assess their strategy as the wind-whipped Eaton fire tears through Altadena on Jan. 7. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service extended its red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties until Thursday evening. This is due to an expected boost in winds Wed PM into Thur PM, coupled w/severely dry conditions leading to significant fire weather conditions. #cawx …

LA fire news: ‘Red flag warning’ issued as wildfires rage near Los Angeles
2 months, 1 week ago

LA fire news: ‘Red flag warning’ issued as wildfires rage near Los Angeles

Live Mint  

More than a week into what could become the costliest wildfires in US history, anxious Los Angeles-area residents are holding onto hope for a favorable shift in winds expected Thursday, seeking relief from the ongoing threat to their homes and lives. Fuelled by dry Santa Ana winds, the blazes have scorched 63 square miles of land, forcing evacuations, straining firefighting …

What happened on Wednesday, Jan. 15 during a red flag warning for more Southern California fire weather
2 months, 1 week ago

What happened on Wednesday, Jan. 15 during a red flag warning for more Southern California fire weather

LA Times  

Extreme red flag fire weather warning back in effect for L.A., Ventura counties Steve Foster, 52, on Tuesday stands in the middle of a home destroyed by the Palisades fire in the unincorporated Sunset Mesa neighborhood after delivering dog food and supplies to an elderly man who did not evacuate his home. The “particularly dangerous situation” red flag fire weather …

Extreme fire warnings keep LA residents on high alert
2 months, 1 week ago

Extreme fire warnings keep LA residents on high alert

NPR  

Extreme fire warnings keep LA residents on high alert toggle caption Agustin Paullier/AFP via Getty Images This is a developing story. There are five active fires as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Cal Fire: The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned a collective 37,830 acres since last Tuesday, and are 18% and 35% contained, respectively. "With an estimated 12,000 structures …

‘PDS’ warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires
2 months, 1 week ago

‘PDS’ warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires

Associated Press  

The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation ” in hot pink letters against a gray background. Past warnings The weather service’s Storm Prediction Center — whose mission is to provide “forecasts and watches for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes” — says that the term was first used on April 2, 1982 by forecaster Robert H. Johns, in …

‘Extremely dangerous’ fire weather threatens coastal Southern California; Los Angeles, Santa Barbara on high alert
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Extremely dangerous’ fire weather threatens coastal Southern California; Los Angeles, Santa Barbara on high alert

Live Mint  

The National Weather Service has issued a stern warning about "extremely dangerous fire weather conditions" across coastal Southern California early this week, with the potential for rapidly spreading wildfires. High fire risk in Southern California Red Flag Warning is in effect for Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties from Monday night through Wednesday morning. Heavy lake-effect snow expected The …

Firefighters battling Franklin wildfire in Malibu, California
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters battling Franklin wildfire in Malibu, California

Al Jazeera  

Firefighters in the United States are battling a wildfire in Malibu, California that is near Pepperdine University and prompting evacuations of about 6,000 people and more than 2,000 structures, according to local media. “Just seeing the flames grow and seeing that bright red colour of fire just get brighter and brighter and brighter — it was so scary,” student Gabrielle …

Rare ‘particularly dangerous’ fire warning issued for Southern California
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare ‘particularly dangerous’ fire warning issued for Southern California

LA Times  

The Mountain fire in Ventura County ignited last month after a Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warning was issued. With exceptional fire weather conditions forecast starting Monday night, the National Weather Service office issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning to last through Tuesday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The last time a Particularly Dangerous Situation red …

Powerful Santa Ana wind event to bring potentially dangerous fire weather to Southern California
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Powerful Santa Ana wind event to bring potentially dangerous fire weather to Southern California

CNN  

CNN — Southern California is bracing for another round of strong, potentially dangerous Santa Ana winds just over a month after a similar wind event helped fuel the Mountain Fire, which scorched nearly 20,000 acres in Ventura County and sent residents scrambling for safety. The Storm Prediction Center issued on Monday an “extremely critical” fire weather area, particularly along the …

Red flag warnings set to take effect throughout Southern California, beginning Monday
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Red flag warnings set to take effect throughout Southern California, beginning Monday

LA Times  

Strong Santa Ana winds were blamed for a devastating wildfire in Camarillo in Ventura County last month. Red flag warnings will go into effect early Monday for large swaths of Southern California, from Los Angeles to San Diego, due to strong Santa Ana winds, according to the National Weather Service. The strong dry winds combined with warm temperatures and low …

3,500 homes under threat as Ventura County fire burns through neighborhoods
4 months, 2 weeks ago

3,500 homes under threat as Ventura County fire burns through neighborhoods

LA Times  

Firefighters were struggling to contain a fast-moving Ventura County wildfire on Thursday that had destroyed numerous homes — and the dangerous winds fueling those flames were forecast to continue through Friday. Santa Ana winds helped propel several fires across the region, but the Mountain fire exploded Wednesday, sweeping into foothill communities around Camarillo and Moorpark. The National Weather Service issued …

Wind gusts could reach 100 mph in some spots as SoCal faces another day of dangerous fire weather
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wind gusts could reach 100 mph in some spots as SoCal faces another day of dangerous fire weather

LA Times  

A firefighter pulls a hose behind a home destroyed by the Mountain fire on Wednesday in Camarillo. Conditions The National Weather Service issued a “particularly dangerous situation” red flag alert, warning of “widespread, extreme fire weather conditions.” The warning was issued for wide swaths of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Much of the surrounding area also was facing dangerous winds, …

Whipping winds expected to bring ‘extreme and life-threatening’ fire conditions to Los Angeles
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Whipping winds expected to bring ‘extreme and life-threatening’ fire conditions to Los Angeles

LA Times  

Because of unusually strong winds, the National Weather Service has issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warning for wide swaths of L.A. County and southwest California, stretching from late Tuesday through Thursday. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/kAksUScLxz — NWS Los Angeles November 5, 2024 As a result of the elevated fire risk, Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be closed between Mulholland Drive …

States across northeastern US put on red alert for wildfires
5 months ago

States across northeastern US put on red alert for wildfires

Daily Mail  

Several northeastern states have been put under a red flag fire warning after experiencing unseasonably warm weather and dry and windy conditions. This type of warning means that 'critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly and any fires that start may spread rapidly and become difficult to extinguish,' according to the NWS. The red flag warning …

Dangerous fire weather continues as another heat wave kicks off across California
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dangerous fire weather continues as another heat wave kicks off across California

LA Times  

Dangerous fire weather is expected across much of California on Friday, as temperatures across the state are expected to continue rising over the next few days marking August’s first heat wave. The red flag warning is an ominous sign for what experts say could be an even more active fire month than the last, with the National Interagency Fire Center …

What is a red 'danger to life' warning? Met Office weather alert level explained
1 year, 5 months ago

What is a red 'danger to life' warning? Met Office weather alert level explained

Daily Mail  

Storm Babet, the second named storm of the year, has unleashed carnage on England after battering most of Scotland. The Met Office issues warnings through the National Severe Weather Warning service, when severe weather has the potential to impact the UK. The warning impact matrix is a diagram the Met Office use to categorise exactly where the warning falls - …

Seeing a red flag warning in your weather app? Here's what to do
1 year, 11 months ago

Seeing a red flag warning in your weather app? Here's what to do

NPR  

Seeing a red flag warning in your weather app? Red flag warnings and fire weather watches can be for equally severe conditions, Wall says, it's just that a watch extends for a longer period of time. "Fire is a little bit of a tough one, because unlike hurricane warnings or watches or other warning watch products, we don't know if …

Several States Are Under Red Flag Warnings. What Does That Mean?
1 year, 11 months ago

Several States Are Under Red Flag Warnings. What Does That Mean?

Slate  

People across the country have finally been able to enjoy some warm weather this week after a frigid winter season, but it comes at a cost: The National Weather Service has been issuing red flag warnings across the country, alerting residents to an increased risk of fire. Large portions of southern Wisconsin, most of Maryland, New York, Connecticut, Nebraska, Iowa, …

Red flag wildfire warnings issued across at least nine states
1 year, 11 months ago

Red flag wildfire warnings issued across at least nine states

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Red flag warnings have been issued across at least nine US states on Wednesday as …

Critical fire condition warnings issued across US Southwest
2 years, 9 months ago

Critical fire condition warnings issued across US Southwest

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Warnings of critical fire …

Critical fire condition warnings issued across US Southwest
2 years, 11 months ago

Critical fire condition warnings issued across US Southwest

ABP News  

Houston, May 29 : Warnings of critical fire conditions blanketed much of the US Southwest on Saturday as crews in northern New Mexico worked to stop the growth of the nation's largest active wildfire. Crews were patrolling partially burned areas and clearing and cutting containment lines, including primary ones near the fire as bulldozers scraped backup lines farther away. The …

California blaze erupts near site of deadliest US wildfire
3 years, 8 months ago

California blaze erupts near site of deadliest US wildfire

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There’s not much that we can do about …

US wildfires: ‘Red flag’ alerts as authorities warn winds are making blazes worse
4 years, 6 months ago

US wildfires: ‘Red flag’ alerts as authorities warn winds are making blazes worse

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Strong winds have led authorities to issue “red flag” warnings across the American West as …

Death toll rises as wildfires ravage US West Coast
4 years, 6 months ago

Death toll rises as wildfires ravage US West Coast

Al Jazeera  

The National Weather Service issues a ‘red flag warning’ amid conditions that could stoke the blazes in some areas. The death toll from wildfires that have ravaged the United States’ West Coast has risen to 33 as the National Weather Service has issued a “red flag warning” amid high winds and dry conditions in Oregon and some California counties. Authorities …

What are red flag warnings?
5 years, 4 months ago

What are red flag warnings?

LA Times  

Firefighters try to save a home from a wildfire on Tigertail Road in Los Angeles on Oct. 28. A red flag warning is an alert issued by the National Weather Service when: • winds are strong, • the air is dry, and • moisture in vegetation is exceedingly low. A red flag warning means the National Weather Service has high …

Why the ‘extreme red flag’ winds hitting L.A. region are especially dangerous
5 years, 4 months ago

Why the ‘extreme red flag’ winds hitting L.A. region are especially dangerous

LA Times  

Firefighters head out for brush work in the Sepulveda Pass during the Getty fire. The National Weather Service office in Oxnard took the unusual step of labeling the fire weather conditions an “extreme red flag” warning, a term that meteorologists there say they can’t remember ever using. The air mass “dropped straight down southward out of the Arctic over the …

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