What does each beach flag color mean? Here's what to know before you go. Nothing says a warm day quite like the beach, but beyond the shore lies a number of dangers, from rip currents and strong ...

Red flag warnings mean an increased risk of wildfires in the next 12 to 24 hours, so fire safety is extra important. How do they differ from fire weather watches? And what precautions should you take?

Other environmental factors that contribute to a red flag warning include: lightning, when it is significant and occurs for the first time after a hot and dry period; dry cold fronts forecasted to ...