red flag warning
(meteorology, US) A warning issued by the United States National Weather Service that conditions are ideal for wildfires.
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(meteorology, US) A warning issued by the United States National Weather Service that conditions are ideal for wildfires.
During red flag warnings, firefighting agencies will alter their staffing and equipment resources dramatically to accommodate the increased forecast risk.
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