"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the NWS said.

A red flag warning has been issued for the Inland Empire and some cities in the Coachella Valley as strong gusty winds and low humidity are expected early next week. The warning is in effect from 10 a.

Dry conditions remain in the Los Angeles area causing critical fire danger, but a chance of rain is in the forecast over the weekend.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a red flag warning until 6 p.m. Tuesday for the immediate Yankton area due to very warm and dry conditions and strong winds.

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday in Flagstaff and swaths of northern and eastern Arizona, ahead of a potential snowstorm moving into the area early

The National Weather Service has extended a Red Flag Warning until Friday morning for San Diego County's inland valleys and mountains.

The dangerous fire conditions in Southern California are expected to last a little longer than previously anticipated. The red flag warning was set to expire at 2 p.m., but the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in an alert that it had been extended until 10 p.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Coconino County starting at 1:09 p.m. Jan. 24. The warning expires at 6 p.m. Jan. 25. For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather alert page.

Strong winds and power outages have prompted schools in East County to cancel classes for the fourth day in a row.

Firefighters are gaining ground on three major fires in Los Angeles County, where a red flag warning that went into effect earlier this week for parts of the region was extended into Friday.

NWS' 3:40 a.m. advisory indicates winds were blowing northeast at speeds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities