Unusually dry weather, an abundance of ‘dry fuels’, low relative humidity and strong winds combine to create high risk of fire spread.

New Jersey has been experiencing a combination of dry forest grounds, dry air with relative humidity values and windy conditions. A Red Flag Warning meanswhen there are warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds in the forecast that combination can produce an increased risk of fire danger.

"When the ground is very dry, just even little sparks can light off." - Nelson Vazz, National Weather Service meteorologist

LI continues more than 2 months of being mostly-rain free but a chance of precipitation is forecast for Sunday night.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning in Delaware and surrounding states amid an ongoing drought. When it will rain again?

The National Weather Service issued its statement Friday morning as the New Jersey Forest Fire Service was already battling at least three sizeable wildfires.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning starting at 8 a.m. Friday for Massachusetts, citing dry and windy conditions that could cause fires to spread rapidly.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Red Flag Warning across the DMV on Friday. This comes after weather conditions are forecasted to be dry with low humidity throughout the day. The warning was placed as these weather conditions can contribute to the rapid spread of fires.