A red flag warning does not necessarily mean there is a fire ongoing – extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly, according to the NWS. If a fire does start, it has the potential to quickly become extreme due to the critical fire weather conditions.

A red flag warning is different than a fire warning. A red flag warning means conditions exist that could lead to a wildfire. A fire warning is issued when there is an active fire spreading that is threatening life and property.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in North Texas. The NWS issues a Red Flag Warning when conditions are dangerous for wildfire growth. Humidity will be low and winds could reach up to 65 miles per hour.

In Oklahoma, red flag warnings are issued when conditions such as high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds create a heightened risk of wildfires, urging residents to take extra precautions.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued Red Flag Warnings for ten states across the Midwest and South on Friday, with meteorologists warning that any fires started could spread

Many wildfires in eastern Oklahoma have already sparked this March, and this week, the state will begin moving toward ‘extreme’ wildfire level risk.

“Exceptionally dangerous” fire weather conditions will develop over North Texas on Friday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.