Live Red Flag Warning Map
See exactly where the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning right now — a live U.S. map of active fire-weather warnings, what they mean, and the live status for every state.
Live Red Flag Warning map
U.S. Red Flag Warning map
Live · NWSThe shaded zones are the exact areas under a warning, drawn live from National Weather Service alert polygons. Tap any zone for its details and a link to the official NWS alert.
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What a Red Flag Warning means
A Red Flag Warning means the National Weather Service expects critical fire-weather — usually low humidity, strong wind, and dry fuels together — so any new fire can spread fast. It's not a report of a fire; it’s a warning that conditions are dangerous and any spark is high-risk. A Fire Weather Watch is the level below: conditions could become critical within 12–72 hours.
How to read the Red Flag Warning map
The map above plots every active Red Flag Warning in the United States, shaded over the counties and fire-weather zones the National Weather Service has placed under the warning. Each shaded area is a live NWS polygon — tap one to see the issuing office and the zones affected. Warnings are issued and lifted continuously, so the map reflects the current picture each time you load it, day or night.
- A shaded zone means critical fire-weather is occurring or expected within ~24 hours — not that a fire is burning there.
- Most warnings appear across the interior West, the Plains, and Southern California during wind events, but they're issued coast to coast whenever conditions align.
- No shading nationwide means the NWS has no active Red Flag Warnings at this moment — conditions can change within hours.
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Live Red Flag Warning status for every state.
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Red Flag Warning FAQ
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when critical fire-weather conditions are occurring or imminent — typically low humidity, strong wind, and dry fuels combined. It means any new fire can ignite easily and spread rapidly, so any spark is dangerous. It does not mean a fire is currently burning.
What’s the difference between a Red Flag Warning and a Fire Weather Watch?
A Fire Weather Watch means critical fire-weather conditions are possible in the next 12–72 hours — a heads-up. A Red Flag Warning is more urgent: those conditions are happening now or expected within 24 hours. A Watch is often upgraded to a Warning as the event nears.
What can’t you do during a Red Flag Warning?
Restrictions vary by county and land agency, but Red Flag Warnings commonly ban open burning, campfires, and fireworks, and warn against any spark-producing activity — mowing dry grass, welding, grinding, or dragging trailer chains. Check your local authority and, on public land, the managing agency.
How do I know if my state is under a Red Flag Warning?
The banner above shows how many states have an active Red Flag Warning right now, and each state’s page shows its live status with the affected areas. Data comes directly from the National Weather Service.
Is there a live Red Flag Warning map?
Yes — the map on this page shows every active Red Flag Warning across the U.S. in real time, shaded over the counties and fire-weather zones the National Weather Service has placed under a warning. It refreshes each time you load the page, so it always reflects the current warnings.
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