After weeks with no rain, Chelan and Douglas counties were warned of extreme fire risk Sunday. Two wildfires were already ...

Widely scattered, dry thunderstorms could trigger a red flag warning as well, with the National Weather Service deeming a thunderstorm "dry" if it produces less than 1/10 of an inch of rainfall.

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?

What should you do when under a red flag warning? If you are allowed to burn in your area, all burn barrels must be covered with a weighted metal cover, with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for counties in Michigan's lower peninsula as the risk of fire danger is high. Apr 12, 2023 CBS News Detroit — Watch Live 24/7 ...